Aberdeen were heavily depleted but Steven Gerrard went for the jugular with a very attacking line-up that also included James Tavernier making his 150th league appearance against the side he has the best scoring record against.
Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe both started with Ryan Kent in support and Ryan Jack keeping Steven Davis on the bench – and the selection was rewarded with a high-scoring and dominant display from Rangers where not everyone was firing on all cylinders, but were still comfortably better than their north-east opponents.
Two goals in each half gave Steven Gerrard’s side the win, and several substitutions throughout the game spread minutes through the squad to give many of the first-team a run.
Here's how the players rated.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
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9. Joe Aribo - 6
Went most of the way without quite having that clinical touch or goal - especially in the first half. Still got the ability to open the tightest defences with his feet and a real outlet for Rangers to have in their ranks. Photo: Mark Runnacles
10. Alfredo Morelos - 6
Morelos v Tommie Hoban was not quite as physical a battle as he was used to with Scott McKenna, but Rangers strikr dropped deep to help out taking him out of goalscoring positions occupied by Roofe. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
11. Kemar Roofe - 8
Beginning to show his class more and more and scored a good goal Photo: Mark Runnacles
12. Steven Gerrard - 9
Spread the minutes throughout the players given their international commitments, bred more understanding by playing Morelos and Roofe, and STILL won convincingly with a big advantage at the top of the league. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group