Rangers reclaimed their momentum in the Scottish Premiership title race with a clinical 2-0 victory over St Mirren at The Marbill Coaches Stadium. The win marks the 10th triumph in their last 12 league matches, effectively erasing the recent blemishes of draws against Dundee and Hearts. Derek McInnes’ side displayed determination to secure a clean sheet, ensuring they left Paisley without any marks on their record as they press their challenge for the league crown.
Rangers extend unbeaten run to 12 games as McInnes’ side move within a point of the title.
Ryan Naderi opened the scoring in the 18th minute, converting a penalty awarded after James Penrice was fouled. While Sky Sports co-commentator James McFadden described the call as “softer than soft,” the in-form striker capitalized on the opportunity to give the visitors the lead. Rangers extended their advantage just after the hour mark when Dan Neil struck a deflected shot into the net. This goal not only sealed the result but also extended Rangers’ impressive unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 consecutive games.
The result moves Rangers to within one point of leaders Celtic, who have played the same number of fixtures. However, the pressure remains high as Celtic have the opportunity to restore their four-point lead against Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on Sunday. With the international break approaching, this narrow gap sets the stage for a critical weekend that could define the trajectory of the title race before the league pauses.
Source: Sky Sports
