Gerrard: Decisions always against us

Steven Gerrard says the “world is against” Rangers after seeing his new side denied an opening day win at Pittodrie.

Gers had striker Alfredo Morelos sent-off after just 12 minutes following an offthe-ball kick at Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna, who sustained a hamstring injury during the match.

The Light Blues refused to lie down, however, and took the lead midway through the opening period with a penalty from James Tavernie, but Gerrard felt Dom Ball should have seen red after conceding the spot-kick with a tug on Josh Windass.

The former Liverpool skipper looked set for a maiden Ladbrokes Premiership victory - only to see home debutant Bruce Anderson fire home in the third minute of stoppage time to seal a 1-1 draw.

Gerrard was upset with the decisions that went against his side and suggestedtheLightBlueshavebeen suffering from sub-standard officiating for years.

“It seems like the world is against us today,” he said. “But we’ll make sure we get better for that because it looks like some more decisions will go against us as the season goes on.

“We need to try and use it to our advantage. It’s not just today, I believe it’s been happening for seasons. That’s just my opinion.

“I thought we were excellent for 93 minutes. Unfortunately, we have then conceded a goal.

“But I thought we were better than Aberdeen with 11 men and better than them with 10. We looked like the team with all the ideas.

“Anyone in this stadium or watching on Sky will know we are a better team than Aberdeen.”

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes admitted his side lacked intensity after being pushed to extra-time by Burnley in midweek, but was delighted to see them bounce back from their Europa League exit to claim a point.

However, there was bad news when it was confirmed in-demand defender McKenna had suffered a torn hamstring.

“I’m pleased to get something from the game,” said McInnes. “For me it was no more than we deserved.”