Rangers finally ended their Bank of Scotland Premier League hoodoo against Dundee United with a convincing 3-0 victory at Ibrox.
The home side had not recorded a win against United in the SPL since December 2003, failing in their last six attempts.
But goals from Thomas Buffel, Steven Thompson and Peter Lovenkrands ensured the Scottish champions ended the year on a high.
Falkirk's search for a home win in the Bank of Scotland Premier League goes on after Dunfermline claimed maximum points on their travels.
Former Scotland striker Mark Burchill fired the Pars ahead on the stroke of half-time with a fierce low drive from inside the box, and his ex-Shamrock Rovers strike partner, Noel Hunt, doubled the advantage 13 minutes into the second half with a looping header.
Darryl Duffy gave the home side hope with a lifeline in the 68th minute but it was to prove just a consolation.
A dramatic last-minute goal by Motherwell midfielder Kevin McBride sent Livingston back to the foot of the Bank of Scotland Premier League at Almondvale.
Well’s Irish striker Richie Foran had capitalised on a slack Richard Brittain pass to give the visitors the lead in the 30th minute.
But, seven minutes later, the Livi midfielder made amends when his flighted cross was headed home by defender Harald Pinxten.
However, a tremendous drive from McBride from the edge of the penalty area with seconds remaining gave the visitors all three points in a 2-1 win.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle extended their unbeaten sequence to nine matches in the Bank of Scotland Premier League after a spirited performance held Aberdeen to their third goalless draw in their last four matches.
