Rangers look to keep their unbeaten record intact ahead of the New Year derby
Rangers are looking to make it 20 Premiership games unbeaten on Saturday when they take on Hibs at Ibrox.
The Boxing Day encounter will be a feisty one if the two sides’ previous meeting is anything to go by.
September’s 2-2 draw was the last time Rangers dropped points in the league, with Hibs defender Ryan Porteous riling the visiting players and manager Steven Gerrard.
Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield were on target for Rangers, with Hibs’ goals coming from Drey Wright and Christian Doidge.
Morelos returned to the squad on Wednesday following a two-game suspension when he came off the bench against St Johnstone, but his frustrating spell in front of goal continued when he spurned a golden opportunity by dragging his shot wide.
The Colombian may have to settle for a place on the bench, while Ianis Hagi will be angling for another star after impressing in the 3-0 victory at McDiarmid Park.
FORM
Rangers have won 11 league matches in a row since that draw at Easter Road, and bounced back from their recent shock Betfred Cup defeat against St Mirren with six goals in two games against Motherwell and St Johnstone.
Their exceptional run of form has seen them accumulate a 16-point lead at the top of the Premiership.
Hibs sit in third, one point behind Celtic. They are unbeaten in their last six league matches, and beat St Mirren 1-0 at home on Wednesday night.
KICK-OFF
The match begins at 12.30pm on Saturday December 26.
TV COVERAGE
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 12pm.
The game will also be shown on Sky One as a Boxing Day treat, meaning supporters don’t need a Sky Sports subscription to see the action.
STREAMING DETAILS
Fans can watch via pay-per-view on the official Rangers website with a one-off payment. The service is free for season ticket holders.
The match can also be watched online with a NOW TV day pass.
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