The Premiership resumes this weekend following an action-packed Scottish Cup weekend.

Since their cup departure, the Ibrox inner circle has said nothing regarding Philippe Clement’s situation, and as a result, rumor and fan rage have blossomed.

Rangers’ trip to Tynecastle on Sunday is highly anticipated, as is Aberdeen’s game against Dundee, with Jimmy Thelin also feeling the heat.

There are calmer waters at Celtic, but the biggest game of the season looms ahead.

Here are some things to watch out for this weekend…

Game of the weekend: Hearts against Rangers

Clement may be shocked that he is still in charge at Ibrox following the humiliating Scottish Cup elimination against Queen’s Park.

With the Rangers unable to build a championship threat, the setback to the Spiders has increased the pressure on the Belgian.

The Rangers’ management has remained tight-lipped all week, which is a sign of support. However, Clement will be well aware that a terrible performance at Tynecastle will push him closer to a departure.

Neil Critchley may have fancied his team’s prospects of a morale-boosting victory six weeks ago, but since taking the time to examine the roster, Heart of Midlothian has progressively improved.

They have won four of their five league games in 2025, with one draw, equaling the number of victories they had in their last 22 matches of 2024.

Cammy Devlin has been instrumental in their revival. In 2025, he leads the Premiership in tackles (23) and interceptions (co-top).

To attack Hearts’ defence, you must first get past the Australian defensive midfielder. His availability following a concussion at St Mirren on Monday might be crucial in this encounter.

The loan arrival of Belgian striker Elton Kabangu appears to have freed Lawrence Shankland as well, and the Jambos shown the kind of tenacity that was sorely lacking earlier in the season as they squeezed past the Buddies in the Scottish Cup.

Despite the shadow hanging over Clement, Rangers have won their last four league games, all by at least two goals. It is the Rangers’ longest streak of league wins by more than one goal since April 2023.

Clement also has history on his side, as Hearts have gone winless in their last 17 encounters with Rangers in all competitions, including 13 losses.

Rangers’ lone defeat in the previous 26 league meetings against Hearts was a 2-1 loss in January 2020, under Steven Gerrard.

That record means Rangers and its fans have grown accustomed to winning against Hearts, and anything less than another victory in Gorgie may signal the end for Clement.

Player to watch: Daizen Maeda (Celtic).

This weekend’s Premiership leaders face third-placed Dundee United at Celtic Park, which is a far cry from their most easiest game of the season.

However, the Tangerines have only won one of their five league games, while Celtic lead by 13 points.

So, while Brendan Rodgers will be focused on beating Jim Goodwin’s side, he will undoubtedly have one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich, where they must overcome a 2-1 deficit.

Could this imply a start for Jota on Saturday, giving the Portuguese winger vital minutes as he looks to improve his sharpness?

He has naturally been out of form since returning to Glasgow after playing little football in the previous 18 months, but Celtic looked a more efficient team when he came on against Bayern in the first leg.

Perhaps more importantly, his inclusion allowed Daizen Maeda to move more centrally, and his tormenting of Bayern’s defenders resulted in more long balls under pressure.

Might Rodgers be tempted to start Jota against United to boost his fitness ahead of Tuesday’s huge game?

If he accomplishes that, would playing alongside Maeda as the center striker assist their understanding, or will Adam Idah stay as the number nine to give the hardworking Japanese attacker a break before the crucial encounter in Germany?