Rangers secured a comfortable victory at McDiarmid Park
17 wins in 19 games. 53 points from 57. 16 points ahead.
The stats just get better and better for Rangers, and they rarely looked in danger of letting their standards slip on a comfortable evening in Perth.
Steven Gerrard presides over a squad with impressive strength-in-depth, and that was evident tonight as Ianis Hagi and Joe Aribo both turned in impressive performances after coming in for Scott Arfield and Jermaine Defoe.
The league leaders have not dropped a single point since September, and tonight’s 3-0 win means they can celebrate Christmas in high spirits.
Here are the key images from tonight’s convincing victory.
Hagi has endured a difficult campaign, but seized upon the chance handed to him by Gerrard this evening.
Alfredo Morelos missed Rangers’ previous two games due to suspension, and was named among the substitutes in Perth.
Kemar Roofe opened the scoring on 24 minutes, pouncing after Saints keeper Zander Clark failed to hold Hagi’s shot.
The English forward continued his impressive scoring form, making it nine goals in 12 Premiership games.
Rangers doubled their advantage seven minutes later through Glen Kamara.
Aribo put Kamara in with a superb ball, and the midfielder produced a striker’s finish to put Rangers firmly in control.
Rangers went into the break in total control.
Any lingering concerns were dispelled within two minutes of the restart when Hagi provided the third.
In a reversal of the first goal’s roles, Hagi pounced after Roofe’s shot was saved. The Romanian produced a powerful finish to crown an excellent performance.
Morelos came on for Roofe after 64 minutes, hoping to make a case for his return to the starting lineup.
It would prove to be another frustrating night for the Colombian striker, however, as he squandered a big opportunity to score.
Former Rangers man Michael O’Halloran came on for the home side in the closing stages.
Within just six minutes, however, his game was over thanks to a pair of quick yellow cards.
A good night’s work for Rangers as they continue to set the pace at the top of the Premiership.
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