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Rangers player ratings vs Celtic as difference makers at both ends of park score 9/10

Rangers claimed a second win over Celtic in one week (Image: PA)

Ivor Pandur 7

Another afternoon of little action for the Rangers goalkeeper against Celtic, but he came up big when required. Called into his only meaningful action 28 seconds into the second half and denied Donovan with a smart stop.

Olwethu Makhanya 8

A commanding presence in the Rangers backline, and with plenty of composure and neat footwork on display, too. Powerful in individual battles and confident to carry the ball. Denied a remarkable finish by a correct handball call as he fired into the top corner off the post.

Emmanuel Fernandez 7

Survived some early scares after a booking and a couple of fouls shortly after, but grew into the match and carried out his defensive duties well. Seems to have found ability to remain switched on throughout full 90 minutes in another disciplined showing.

Dujon Sterling 9

Utterly colossal. Didn't lose a duel all afternoon as he strolled it against every Celtic forward he came up against. So superior that even Chris Sutton singled him out for credit for his outstanding performance at Celtic Park. A titan at the back.

James Penrice 7

A changed role from seven days ago as his midfield impact extended beyond man-marking Nygren. Tireless in midfield as he covered every blade of grass before rightly receiving acclaim of Derek McInnes at full-time. Decent strike in second half forced Sinisalo into save.

Nico Raskin 7

A professional display from the Belgian midfielder. Sat deeper in midfield to sweep up any and all danger for Rangers. Anchored the engine room expertly in a less flashy, but wholly effective outing.

Dan Neil 8

A second-ball savant in Glasgow as he put in another standard-setting captain's performance for Rangers. Landed on everything in the middle of the park and was more than willing to play when it was on.

Djeidi Gassama 7

So close to a stunning finish in the first half after a sublime touch to create space in the box but was denied by the post. Lively on the wing throughout.

Minsu Kim 8

His terrific strike led to the opener as Sinisalo could only parry into danger. Teed up Gassama, for what should have been a second. Constant direct running and cutting inside caused countless problems as Celtic couldn't contain him. Booked.

Ryan Naderi 9

The matchwinner as he proved striker's instinct to stay alert and fire home a rebound from Minsu's shot. But this was a complete number nine performance from the forward. Hold-up play was on point and was a constant thorn for Celtic with his running power. Could have scored more with two big headed chances and an awkward moment where he blocked the ball on the line as he tried to turn home.

Kevin Kelsy 7

Few chances for the big striker but did a fair amount of running and pressing and was a handful with his physicality against nervy Celtic rearguard. Threw himself at a low cross in second half but was inches away from making it two.

Findlay Curtis (for Gassama, 71) 5

Decent sighter in closing stages but straight at Sinisalo. Neat on ball.

Badredine Bouanani (for Minsu, 71) 3

Took some time to match the intensity of the game with a nervy introduction.

Ben Godfrey (for Penrice, 76) 4

Into the heart of defence to see out the result.

Cammy Devlin (for Kelsy, 88) 2

Joined the midfield battle for the last few minutes.

Tochi Chukwuani (for Neil, 88) 2

Thrown on as Rangers ran down clock.

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