Aberdeen maintained their position at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Rangers at Pittodrie, extending their lead over their rivals to nine points and keeping pace with Celtic. The hosts took the lead in the 31st minute when Nicky Devlin scored after a well-placed flick from Topi Keskinen. Devlin, receiving a cross from left-back Jack McKenzie, had ample time to control the ball before unleashing a powerful shot into the roof of the net, rewarding Aberdeen for their dominant start to the match.

Arsenal secured a crucial victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, bolstering their chances of advancing in European competition. Despite having numerous opportunities to dominate the match, the Gunners faced a tense finish after Dmytro Riznyk saved a penalty from Leandro Trossard in the 79th minute. The decisive moment came from an unexpected source: Riznyk himself, who inadvertently scored an own goal in the first half, which ultimately determined the outcome of the match. Shakhtar Donetsk remained competitive throughout the game, putting up a strong fight against their opponents. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be concerned about the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, who was forced to leave the pitch in visible pain with 20 minutes remaining.