Ryan Naderi scored a first-half brace to lead Rangers to a 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Saturday. The win keeps the Glasgow side second in the Premiership, now just two points behind leaders Celtic and with a superior goal difference of plus 12.
Naderi opened the scoring after fifteen minutes, finishing from a James Penrice assist. Kevin Kelsy doubled the advantage nine minutes later, before Naderi netted his second just before half-time, this time set up by Djeidi Gassama. Kilmarnock's Nicky Clescenco scored a late consolation in the ninetieth minute.
The result extends Rangers' winning run in the league to five matches.
Naderi's double takes his season tally to four goals in seven appearances, making him the club's top scorer. The team's next challenge is an away trip to face fourth-placed Dundee on October 17. Full details of the upcoming schedule are on our fixtures page. The squad will travel to Dens Park looking to maintain their perfect recent form.
Rangers will release a behind-the-scenes film from their 3-1 win over Kilmarnock on Monday, the club announced. The 'Inside Ibrox' feature will be available this evening. The club also confirmed manager Derek McInnes will hold a press conference on Friday ahead of the trip to face fourth-placed Dundee. Rangers, who are second in the Premiership with 19 points from eight games, are on a five-match winning run.
Rangers will look to continue their five-match winning run at Dundee on Saturday, manager Derek McInnes confirmed on Friday. The manager said he is hopeful a key player will be available for the trip to Dens Park. Rangers, who are second in the Premiership with 19 points from eight games, are two points behind leaders Celtic. "We have a couple of late calls to make," McInnes said.
Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has praised the form of striker Ryan Naderi. Thomson said Naderi is "a handful" and that "nothing on the pitch looks a problem for him." The comments came after Naderi scored twice in the 3-1 win over Kilmarnock on October 10. Rangers, who are second in the Premiership with 19 points, face Dundee on October 17.
