ALLAN MCGREGOR Got away with one in the first half as Long nipped round him but a point-blank save from the striker after the break was superb. 7
JAMES TAVERNIER Stuck to his task in his own half and was solid defensively. Tried to get forward and can be pleased with his efforts. 7
CONNOR GOLDSON Was comfortable for most of the game but had a couple of shaky moments. Fortunate Long didn’t score from his skewed header. 7
NIKOLA KATIC Makes silly mistakes at times but showed his prowess in the air to give Rangers the lead with a powerful header. A solid showing from the Croatian. 7
BORNA BARISIC Not a flashy performance but one that was just what his boss needed from him. Hit the post with a curling free-kick late on. 7
RYAN JACK Not as dominant as he has been or can be but put in a shift as always. Certainly played his part in a key win. 7
GLEN KAMARA Lucky to escape injury early on when caught by Hylton and should have done better with a chance from the edge of the area. Slack at times but decent overall. 6
SCOTT ARFIELD No lack of effort in the midfield battle and was a driving force as he looked to push on. Continues to repay Gerrard’s faith in him. 7
JOE ARIBO Again showed excellent close control and some nice touches. Improved after a slow start and can be pleased with his contribution. 7
RYAN KENT A frustrating afternoon overall as he couldn’t really hurt Motherwell at key moments. Never hid but couldn’t produce his best. 6
ALFREDO MORELOS Another impressive showing was undermined by a moment he will regret. Led the line well and scored a fine goal but gesture towards Well fans earned him a second yellow. 7
Substitutes:
MATT POLSTER On for the final minutes to help see it out. 3
JERMAIN DEFOE No impact after injury-time introduction. 1
GREG STEWART Got the final seconds. 1
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