What impact has break had & how will Reedijk fare? Key Premiership questions

What the report says

The Scottish Premiership returns after an extended international break, with BBC Sport saying the pause has given clubs extra time to prepare for a full weekend of fixtures. The round includes questions about whether Rangers can sustain their strong run, how new Hibs manager Marink Reedijk will begin his reign, and whether Celtic can steady themselves after a difficult spell.

Rangers host Kilmarnock at Ibrox after six straight wins, while Kilmarnock will be trying to become the first league away side to score there since early August. Hibs travel to Dundee United for Reedijk’s first match in charge. BBC Sport notes that the Dutch coach arrived late last month and has yet to work through a transfer window, but he has promised a brave and committed style. Hibs are third bottom and will be watched closely as Reedijk starts reshaping the team.

Hearts meet St Mirren at Tynecastle after recent league frustration, while Dundee, buoyed by a win over Motherwell before the break, visit Falkirk. The weekend closes with Celtic away to Motherwell, where the champions will want to end a three-match losing run and stay focused ahead of their Europa League trip to Benfica.

The final match in the BBC Sport preview is Aberdeen against St Johnstone at Pittodrie, a mid-table clash that could help either side close the gap on teams above them. Overall, the fixture list highlights how quickly the league table could shift after the break.