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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13. Glen Kamara
Came on and released Arfield up the field into the space created by Kent's withdrawl. Kept it tidy, but that almost goes without saying. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
14. Steven Davis
On alongside Kamara in the second half but was quiet sitting in front of Goldson and Balogun to sweep up any issues but Aberdeen offered little in the second half. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
15. Ianis Hagi
Played on the front foot when he came on and exploited the deep standing of Aberdeen's backline. Could maybe have scored with some added sharpness but positive few minutes from the bench after being away. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
16. Jermain Defoe
Really bright when he came on and will be frustrated not to have scored - almost did but full-time whistle sounded as he pulled trigger Photo: SNS Group