There's just one point between Hibs and third place in the league. They have enjoyed a current form of four wins in their last five fixtures and will hope to extend this to five triumphs as they take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park this weekend. It had been a troubling few weeks for Nick Montgomery as his side struggled to break away from their draws but it now appears as if they tide is turning and the Hibees are enjoying some much warranted momentum.
Their upcoming opponents are relishing their recent weeks under new management with Craig Levein's arrival at Easter Road likely to be accompanied by boos around the ground. The Perth side are now five points clear from Livingston at the bottom of the table and Levein will hope to once again produce fireworks at the rival ground. Ahead of the impending clash, here is the latest injury news from both Perth and Easter Road camps.
5. Adam Le Fondre - Hibs
OUT - The Englishman will similarly hope for a late December return following a hamstring injury at the end of October. | SNS Group
6. Drey Wright - St Johnstone
OUT - it is not known when the right midfielder is expected to return following a calf injury in the summer. | SNS Group
7. Ross Sinclair - St Johnstone
OUT - the goalkeeper continues his recovery after breaking his arm in August. | SNS Group
8. Nicky Clark - St Johnstone
OUT - the centre-forward is expected to return later this month following a hamstring injury in November | SNS Group