Celtic’s 1-0 win over Rangers was undoubtedly the big match of the fourth weekend of the cinch Premiership season.

But there were plenty of talking points elsewhere with late equalisers in Perth and Livingston, controversy in Kilmarnock and big wins for Motherwell and Hibernian.

Here are five things we learned from the weekend’s action.

Michael Beale is under real pressure

Defeat by Celtic at Ibrox took Brendan Rodgers’ side four points clear of their rivals, who have already lost two league games before the first international break. The Rangers supporters turned on Beale and his players in a toxic atmosphere at the end of the game and there will have to be a marked improvement in results if Beale is to win the fans back. With one win in six meetings agai…

Milan s reported pursuit of Maxence Caqueret might have to be put on ice after the Lyon midfielder signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 club.

France Under-21 international Caqueret was reportedly of interest to the Rossoneri, who are aiming to win Serie A this season for the first time since 2011 they hold a two-point lead over rivals and defending champions Inter heading into the final two games of the season.

Milan are, however, set to lose midfield powerhouse Franck Kessie on a free transfer ahead of next season, with the Ivory Coast international reportedly set to join Barcelona.

As such, Milan will be hoping to line up a replacement, and 22-year-old Caqueret had apparently piqued their interest, with his contract at Lyon winding down.

But any hop…

RB Leipzig s Spain international Dani Olmo is leaving after more than four years at the Bundesliga club, the midfielder said on Friday.

The 26-year-old signed for Leipzig in 2020, extending his contract until 2027 last year. He played 148 times for the team in all competitions, scoring 29 goals and winning the DFB-Pokal twice.

A young club, a young player We grew up, won our first trophies and made history together, Olmo said in a post on social media.

Two Cups and the Super Cup are just some of the many unforgettable moments that ll always stay with me. Thank you, RB Leipzig, you ll forever be in my heart.

The versatile Olmo was a vital part of his country s Euro 2024 triumph and one of six Spain players in UEFA s team of the tournament.

Olmo …

Jurgen Klopp has promised Liverpool fans he will never manage another English club after he leaves Anfield in the summer “even if he has nothing to eat”.

The 56-year-old German has shocked the football world by announcing he will stand down as Reds boss after nearly nine years in charge at the end of the season, having steered the club to six major trophies including the Premier League title in 2020 and the Champions League in 2019.

At a press conference on Friday he also:

:: Said he would play no part in choosing his successor.:: Insisted he would not make a U-turn on his decision to quit as Sir Alex Ferguson once did at Manchester United.:: Talked about how he could not sustain the energy levels needed for top-level management beyond this season, insisting …

Brighton’s head of recruitment Sam Jewell has been placed on garden leave after accepting a new position at Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Jewell took up the role with the Seagulls in 2022 following the departure of his predecessor Paul Winstanley to Stamford Bridge.

The 34-year-old, who is the son of former top-flight manager Paul Jewell, joined Albion in May 2016 as recruitment manager for the men’s under-21 side and became emerging talent manager in March 2019.

Sam Jewell has accepted a new position at . He has now commenced a period of gardening leave.

We thank him for his long service to our club.

— Brighton Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC)

Brighton’s assistant technical director Mike Cave, supported by scouting and intelligence …

Sandro Schwarz has called on the New York Red Bulls to make it a perfect week when they visit rivals New York City for a meeting between two of the form teams in MLS.

The Red Bulls sit third in the Eastern Conference, five points behind leaders Inter Miami with a game in hand, after back-to-back wins over the New England Revolution (4-2) and D.C. United (4-1).

Just three points further back are NYCFC, who have taken 15 points from the last 18 available to soar up the standings.

Schwarz knows a derby victory would make this week hugely significant for the Red Bulls, saying: It s a short week and we need all our players, not only 11, 12 or 13.

On Saturday, we know it s an important game for our club and we want to have this perfect week. We have six points…

The Premier League title race took another twist on Saturday, with Arsenal now back atop the pile.

Manchester City s 3-1 win at Emirates Stadium in midweek had seemingly given them control of the two-horse race for the trophy.

But City s failure to build on that success and Arsenal s late heroics on the road at Aston Villa mean the Gunners have a two-point lead over Pep Guardiola s men with a game in hand.

Elsewhere, Liverpool boosted their top-four aspirations while denting those of Newcastle United, who have now won just one of their last seven Premier League games.

Here, Stats Perform looks at Saturday s biggest games through the lens of Opta data.

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Saturday saw Arsenal r…

Atletico Madrid have announced Angel Correa has signed a new contract to commit his future to the club to 2024.

Correa has made six LaLiga appearances this term, scoring one goal, with Atletico recovering from a stumbling start to the new season.

But Correa s importance to Diego Simeone s side has been underlined by the Argentina attacker being given a new deal.

And the 23-year-old is thrilled to be rewarded with an extended contract, having been at the club since he joined from San Lorenzo in 2014.

I am proud that the club continues to trust me and I continue to grow as a footballer here, Correa told Atletico s website.

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We’re delighted to announce that has renewed his contract with our club until 2024.

— Atlético de Ma…

Olivier Giroud scores goals, and this is what he has done across his career.

On Sunday, Giroud proved his timeless finishing qualities again when he overtook the great Thierry Henry to become France s all-time record goalscorer.

His first-half strike against Poland made it 52 goals in the shirt of Les Bleus, writing himself into the history books as France continued their defence of the World Cup in Qatar.

It is not something that many would have predicted years ago, with Giroud respected to a point, but never really being mentioned in the same breath as some of France s other attacking talent.

Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and even Antoine Griezmann often steal the headlines where the national team is concerned.

Giroud is considered to be a less g…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made a strong impression on Casemiro with a winning mentality he has seen in few coaches throughout his career.

Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August in a deal potentially worth £70million (€78.9m), having played under the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez and Zinedine Zidane.

The Brazil international signed for the club amid a period of relative uncertainty given the disappointing nature of the previous season and Ten Hag s arrival a few months earlier ushering in a new era.

But after a slow start for both, Casemiro has excelled and Ten Hag has overseen significant collective improvement, with United fourth in the Premier League and hoping to go a point behind champions Manchester City with a win i…