St Johnstone edge Kilmarnock in seven-goal thriller

Newly-promoted St Johnstone thrilled fans with a goal-laden 4-3 win over Kilmarnock in the Premiership opener.

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What happened. St Johnstone beat Kilmarnock 4-3 in a dramatic opening-weekend match, with the lead changing hands twice.

• Seven goals scored in a breathless 90 minutes.
• St Johnstone were Championship winners last season.
• Kilmarnock had kept four clean sheets in the League Cup.

“an early contender for game of the season”

— Allan Preston

St Johnstone start their top-flight return with a win, but manager Valakari wants a solid, streetwise approach.

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