What's happened
Rangers have delivered a commanding 4-0 win over St Johnstone, moving within a point of Celtic after a weather-disrupted match. Kevin Kelsy netted twice, with Ryan Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani adding the others, while St Johnstone’s Kai Fotheringham saw red late on.
What's behind the headline?
Bold takeaways
- Rangers have regained momentum after a stuttering spell, showing they can convert pressure into a commanding victory under adverse conditions.
- Min-su Kim remains the creative hub, driving the attack and URL the team’s counter-pressing game; his failure to score did not hamper overall performance as Gassama and Bouanani contributed.
- The win narrows the gap to Celtic and sets up a high-stakes clash with Hearts, where the home crowd will add pressure.
Outlook
- If Rangers maintain this level, they will be contenders for the title this season. The next fixtures will reveal whether this performance is a turning point or a one-off surge.
How we got here
Rangers sought to rebound from a rare failure against Dundee as they hosted St Johnstone. Coach Derek McInnes has rebuilt the attack with a winning formula, including Min-su Kim who has been central to the team’s creative play.
Our analysis
The Scotsman reports on the Ibrox win with McInnes praising the team’s reaction to last weekend’s draw; BBC Sport Scotland highlights underline the dominant display and the Kelsy–Naderi strike partnership; additional context comes from The Scotsman’s match report and quotes from McInnes.
Go deeper
- Did Rangers find their difference maker in Min-su Kim?
- Can they sustain form against Hearts and close the Celtic gap?
- What does the win mean for McInnes’ tactical approach?
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