Glasgow Times

CHANCE TO MA RATINGS Rangers add points to board as Celtic wait in wings

- CHRIS JACK

Fine save to deny St Johnstone an opener early doors. Instinctiv­e save from a Olaofe header late on

Failed to get forward as much as at the weekend against St Mirren, but an assured defensive performanc­e from the Ibrox skipper

Provided composure at the back for Rangers. Never troubled by Saints throughout the 90 minutes

Looked shaky on the ball and was caused problems by Callum Hendry. Hooked at half-time

Fabulous free-kick to open his account for the season and a superb assist for Ryan Kent. Bombed down the left flank well and kept Conway quiet

Pretty quiet evening for the central midfielder

Solid in the middle and kept Rangers ticking over

Looked a danger every time he was on the ball. Performanc­e topped off with a goal

Linked up well with Joe Aribo, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos. Still to reach the levels of those three though

Once again looking like Rangers’ most effective player in the final third

Was kept quiet by the St Johnstone backline, but won the free kick for the opener. would lead by two well-taken goals.A shot on target hadn’t been registered by Gerrard’s side before Barisic curled home a terrific free-kick from 20yards, while Elliot Parish wasn’t exactly being kept busy before picking the ball out his net for the second time.

St Johnstone were entitled to feel somewhat hard done by at that stage. The visitors had carved out the first chance of the evening when Jon McLaughlin saved smartly from Callum Hendry and they would compete well under the guidance of Callum Davidson.

Nothing could be done about the exquisitel­y struck effort from Barisic, while the move that lead to Kent doubling the advantage was full of purpose and precision. Aribo and Ianis

Rangers have to continue taking care

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