Old Firm the top two, but are Falkirk this season's surprise package?

Falkirk have climbed to third in the Scottish Premiership with five consecutive wins, including a 5-2 demolition of Hearts, while Celtic hold top spot ahead of Rangers.

Falkirk's remarkable turnaround has captured attention in the Scottish Premiership. John McGlynn's side sit third after a five-game winning streak, having beaten champions Celtic and ended Hearts' 19-month unbeaten run at Tynecastle with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. The Bairns were 11th at the last international break after winning just one of their opening six games.

The transformation follows a summer overhaul that saw top-scorer Barney Stewart depart to West Brom and 17 new players arrive. Jacob Murrell, signed from DC United, has scored seven goals in 11 league appearances and won Premiership player of the month for October.

At the top, Celtic remain four points clear of unbeaten Rangers, though manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged his side must improve despite their position. Hearts, ravaged by injuries, suffered their fourth loss in 12 games, while Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson faces an uncertain future after a 4-0 defeat to Hibernian left them 11th.