Rangers open up 19-point lead on Celtic after Old Firm win


The victory over their Glasgow rivals gave Rangers an enormous 19-point lead on the high of the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic have three video games in hand to try to shut that hole, however Rangers look set to finish the Hoops’ run of 9 straight titles after claiming a 14th consecutive league win.

The sport turned on a purple card for Celtic defender Nir Bitton after he hauled down Alfredo Morelos simply after the hour mark.

Neil Lennon’s males had dominated the first-half however couldn’t discover a well past Allan McGregor within the Rangers aim as he produced an excellent save to show Leigh Griffiths’s shot onto the put up.

And on the different finish, Celtic’s lack of ability to defend set items which has value all of them season, was uncovered when Joe Aribo flicked on a nook and the ball looped into the far nook off McGregor’s shoulder.

Rangers then held out for an 18th clear sheet in 22 league video games this season to take a agency grip on the title race.

The blue aspect of Glasgow haven’t celebrated a significant trophy for the reason that membership fell into liquidation in 2012 and tumbled down the leagues consequently.

Celtic have taken full benefit in that point, profitable the final 12 home trophies on provide.

Nonetheless, the tide has turned in Glasgow as former Liverpool captain Gerrard has slowly moulded Rangers right into a drive to deal with and now in his third season seems set to ship silverware.

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