Hibernian: After ‘huge win’ could Davd Gray’s side be ‘in mix’ at the top?

It was the first time Hibs have won consecutive league games since early November and only the third time overall this season.

Clearly consistency has to improve if they want to move up from fifth place.

There is a feeling Hibs have not made the most of their good play when on top in games this season, characterised by a slew of draws in the opening months.

But fundamentally when you analyse Hibs’ squad, they have the raw ingredients to kick on.

Only Hearts have scored more goals in the league than Hibs and only Celtic have a higher expected goals rating. Gray’s team are also second for shots on target, showing they create plenty.

In terms of firepower, Hibs have lots of it. Kieron Bowie has seven league goals, Jamie McGrath six and Martin Boyle five.

Despite missing Bowie through illness and losing Boyle to injury during the first half, they still found a way past Aberdeen.

Record signing Thibault Klidje netted his third league goal of the campaign, as did Junior Hoilett, who came off the bench.

In midfield, Josh Mulligan has been one of the Premiership’s standout performers and he was involved in both goals against Aberdeen, while their defence is a settled back three.