Hibs' derby win over Hearts stole the spotlight on Tuesday night, while on Wednesday attention turns to a table-topping clash at Pittodrie.

Brendan Rodgers' Invincibles head to Aberdeen hoping to extend their undefeated run one game further but could the Dons beat them and take first place from the defending champions?

Meanwhile, Rangers will look to bounce back from the disappointment of defeat to Motherwell in the League Cup semi-final when they take on Steve Clarke's new-look Kilmarnock.

Elsewhere, a buoyant Motherwell head to Dundee looking to build on their weekend cup exploits.

Here we cast our eye over the key talking points ahead of tonight's games:

The news that midfielder Kenny McLean intends to leave Aberdeen next summer is a blow for Derek McInnes' long-term plans.

While he remains in the north east the Dons boss has to do everything in his power to keep his playmaker onside.

Champions Celtic arrive at Pittodrie on Wednesday bolstered by a run of 60 domestic games without defeat.

If the Dons are to be the side to end their domestic invincibility, winning the battle in the middle of the park is a must.

To do that they need McLean at his effervescent best.

A packed schedule has left its mark on Rodgers' squad. Key defender Jozo Simunovic remains sidelined, while, despite scoring four on Saturday, the rigour of such a relentless run resulted in a drop off in form from some.

The Dons may not have a better chance to beat Celtic but it is the mark of champions to win despite facing adversity and the Hoops will fancy their chances of prevailing.

Since arriving in Govan in March, Pedro Caixinha has presided over a less than impressive record of 14 wins, four draws and seven defeats.

Among those results are crushing losses to Celtic, defeat to Progres Neiderkorn and, most recently, Motherwell have left the Portuguese coach on the brink.

Like a boxer on the ropes taking shots from all angles, Caixinha came out swinging in an effort to fight his way back to the centre of the ring after Sunday's 2-0 League Cup semi-final defeat.

He criticised himself, the referee and his heavy-handed opponents then turned his ire on his players on Monday.

Caixinha said: "You're embarrassing me, you embarrass the club, you embarrass our fans and now it's time for you to react".

Such harsh words have the potential to go either way in the dressing room, sparking a positive reaction or instigating a revolt.

The impact of the post-match dressing down on the Ibrox men will become clear against Kilmarnock.

If Caixinha is to survive this latest storm he has to find a way of stringing together consecutive wins.

Rangers have been unable to win three games in a row so far under his tenure. That run has to start tonight or a season tinged by mediocrity looks likely.

Motherwell will arrive on Tayside full of confidence having booked their spot in the League Cup final at the weekend.

Winning the physical battle proved key to the Steelmen's success against Rangers, knocking a more technically gifted opponent out of their stride and out of the cup as a result.

Stephen Robinson insists his side will not change their ways despite criticism of their heavy-handed approach, which at times overstepped the mark.

Dundee have so far drawn plaudits for an attractive style of football under Neil McCann's stewardship but results are key.

The Dens Park side are now 10th in the Premiership table after a disappointing 2-1 defeat on Saturday against Partick Thistle.

Turning passes into points over the season stretch is a must but first they have to be up for the fight this evening if they are to leave Well battered and bruised.