Rangers failed to build on their impressive Old Firm win as Hibs' impressive form continued, Aberdeen's woes continued as St Johnstone's survival hopes took another blow.
After their impressive 3-0 win against Celtic, Rangers' struggling away form proved costly once again as they had to settle for a draw at Easter Road.
Philippe Clement stuck with the same starting XI as the Old Firm game but they failed to hit the same heights as at Ibrox three days previously, and have dropped points in seven of their 10 away league games this season.
The bright spark for the Ibrox side is Hamza Igamane and his hat-trick, but there were many missed chances to wrap up a win and keep a little pressure on Celtic in the title race.
Hibs were torn apart in the early stages but their resilience shone through again as they came from behind twice to take a point and extend their unbeaten run to six games.
David Gray's side have won 10 points from losing positions in the Premiership this season and Rocky Bushiri's header shows the players now have the fight which appeared lacking a few months ago.
For as impressive as Aberdeen were at the start of the season, they are now as dismal with no wins in their last 10.
While Jimmy Thelin admits the Dons have "problems to solve" he still believes their current form can be turned around and, given they were unbeaten in 11 earlier in the campaign, you do feel a win has to be coming again soon.
They struggled in the first half at Motherwell with Slobodan Rubezic's red card clearly through frustration, they did look brighter after the break.
Leighton Clarkson's introduction came with some fight with the midfielder striking the bar.
Without a win in eight and now eight points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership, it is a long way back for St Johnstone.
They were 3-0 down to Dundee before half an hour was played on Sunday and it is clear to see Simo Valakari needs to be allowed to strengthen his squad this month.
Defenders need to be a priority. They have conceded 19 first-half goals in 22 Premiership games this season, the worst record in the league.
Kyle Cameron and Lewis Neilson have been recalled by Notts County and Hearts meaning there needs to be additions if they are to survive another season in the top-flight.
Celtic's unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt at Ibrox but they showed it was a one-off as they bounced straight back to a dominant display against St Mirren.
Brendan Rodgers' side are 13 points clear in the title race after their 3-0 win against a St Mirren side who offered little at Parkhead.
Hearts have shown improvement since their derby defeat to Hibs and they made it back-to-back wins in 2025 with a 1-0 victory against Dundee United.
Jim Goodwin's side struggled as they failed to make it four straight wins to strengthen their grip on third.
With just three points separating 11th from seventh in the league it was also a crucial 1-0 victory for Ross County as they moved above opponents Kilmarnock and into ninth.
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