Scottish roundup: Michael Smith helps Hearts keep track of Rangers

Scottish roundup: Michael Smith helps Hearts keep track of Rangers:

• Hearts beat Livingston 3-0 as Michael Smith leads way
• Jon McLaughlin’s penalty save helps Rangers win 1-0 at Dundee

Jon McLaughlin’s second-half penalty save helped Rangers secure a 1-0 win at Dundee to remain top of the cinch Premiership. It meant Joe Aribo’s early goal was enough for Steven Gerrard’s champions to get back on track in the division having been held to a draw by Motherwell last weekend, but Hearts are on their coattails thanks in part to Michael Smith, who opened the scoring in their latest win.

Aribo’s fine finish following good work by Alfredo Morelos with 16 minutes played gave Rangers the upper hand at Dens Park but the basement club made life far from straightforward after.

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