MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

HOW RANGERS REACHED THE

FOLLOWING their seventh successive shut-out on Saturday, Rangers broke a 114-year-old record for clean sheets to start a season in Scotland. But they could set a new WORLD record should they keep out the opposition in each of their next four matches — meaning the record could be on the line when they face Celtic on October 17. Here’s how they got to seven not out... ABERDEEN 0 RANGERS 1, 1 August 2020 Ryan Kent’s goal secured all three points but it was Leon Balogun who starred. The former Wigan centre-back superbly marshalled the Dons frontline. RANGERS 3 ST MIRREN 0, 9 August 2020 Jon McLaughlin came in for the crocked McGregor and denied Jamie McGrath and Ilkay Durmus as an Alfredo Morelos brace and an early own goal saw off Saints. RANGERS 3 ST JOHNSTONE 0, 12 August 2020 McLaughlin was in top form again but it was Barisic who stole the show with a free-kick opener and an assist for Kent. Joe Aribo hit the third to seal the win.

LIVINGSTON 0 RANGERS 0, 16 August 2020 Steven Gerrard admitted afterwards his ‘match-winners didn’t turn up’ as Livvy held firm. Barisic went closest for Rangers with a free-kick. RANGERS 2 KILMARNOCK 0, 22 August 2020 With Morelos left out, Kemar Roofe capped a fine debut with the opener. Kent would also get on the scoresheet, firing home from Tavernier’s pass. HAMILTON 0 RANGERS 2, 29 August 2020 Goals from Ianis Hagi and Tavernier put Rangers in control early on but Gerrard was furious with the chances his side squandered. RANGERS 4 DUNDEE UTD 0, 12 September 2020 Rangers broke Celtic’s 114-year-old record thanks to goals from Kent, Tavernier, Roofe and Arfield.