Rangers move one point clear with St Mirren victory

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 22:51 · Archive

Rangers defeated St Mirren 2-0 to move one point behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic and maintain their unbeaten run in all competitions at 12 games. The victory came after draws against Dundee and Hearts in their previous two Premiership away matches.

Ryan Naderi scored from a penalty after 18 minutes following a foul on James Penrice. Sky Sports' co-commentator James McFadden described the decision as 'softer than soft'. The penalty sparked debate among pundits, with Chris Sutton saying Penrice had played referee Nick Walsh 'like a piccolo'. Penrice told Sky Sports afterwards: 'I feel the contact and he dangled a leg. He kicked us, I couldn't get the ball.'

Dan Neil added a second goal just after the hour mark with a deflected strike. Rangers now sit one point behind Celtic, who have played the same number of fixtures. Celtic can restore a four-point lead by beating Kilmarnock at home on Sunday before the international break.

How it is being reported

• Rangers boss Derek McInnes piles the praise on in-form striker Ryan NaderiRangers manager Derek McInnes heaped praise on Ryan Naderi after the Czech added another goal to his tally in the 2-0 win over St MirrenDaily Mail Sport · 7 Nov, 23:30
• ST MIRREN 0 RANGERS 2: It's back to the grind for McInnes' men as they show grit to see off BuddiesAt some stage, you would suspect Rangers are going to find their groove under Derek McInnes.Daily Mail Sport · 7 Nov, 22:51
• Scottish roundup: Naderi fires Rangers past St Mirren to keep pressure on CelticRangers win 2-0 to go one point off top spot Aberdeen slump to 4-0 defeat against Hibernian Rangers banished their recent away day blues with a solid 2-0 win at St Mirren . Draws against Dundee and Hearts in their last two Scottish Premiership games away from Ibrox had blemished their title challenge, but Derek McInnes’s side were determined to leave Paisley without a mark on them. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 7 Nov, 22:08
• Rangers end winless away run with comfortable victory at St MirrenRangers moved one point behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic thanks to goals from Ryan Naderi and Dan Neil in a 2-0 win over St Mirren.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 21:50

In this story: Rangers · St Mirren · Celtic · Ryan Naderi · Dan Neil · Derek McInnes

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