The home side laboured, but still return to the top of the league after being leap-frogged for a few hours by rivals Celtic.
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Steven Gerrard had made four changes to the starting line-up after the win over Galatasaray with Steven Davis, Filip Helander, Ianis Hagi and Alan McGregor sitting out after the midweek win, and there was a noticeable dip from the Europa League high to this SPFL Premiership victory.
Here’s how David Oliver rated the performances of the XI and the substitutes at Ibrox this afternoon.
9. Ryan Kent - 5
Quiet again. Perhaps needs the international break after a blistering beginning tp the season. Goals on alternate games record has slipped in last few games, and will need to be sharper for next league match against Celtic. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Alfredo Morelos - 5
Earned the penalty through defender's clumsiness rather than threat. Unlucky with second half shot blocked close in but his eye for the goal has slipped off target and remains so. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
11. Scott Arfield - 7
Typically energetic and the man who looked most likely to create in the first half. Linked well in attack with Morelos before filling in beside Kamara in the second half. Good shift, as per recent performances. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
12. Calvin Bassey - 6
Brings a different element to Barisic's athletic attacking ability, he adds a strength at the back and a viable alternative to the Croatian. Solid replacement and able deputy. Photo: Ian MacNicol