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By Luke Power
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Alright, how about this for impressive?
The Rangers controlled 24 shots opposite to Celtic, which is the maximum of their rivals in a league adjustment since the records began, while the Bhoys controlled only 4 shots, the least amount they have had in a league adjustment since they started The records.
Not badly by the Rangers. It is even more noticeable for them to have 39 % of the ballarray.
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Talking to Sky Sports:
He also adds that he hopes his father, the legendary star Gheorge, who was in the stands, can come more after seeing this victory.
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Chris Sutton, co-host of Mail Sport’s football podcast It’s All Kicking Off!, has shared his immediate reaction on X.
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It is the best start of the new year for the Rangers and deserves to be enjoyed with style, but there is an sobering event.
The rangers remain 11 Celtic problems. With part of the season left, it’s not an insurmountable gap, but they want to move forward.
It remains to be seen where Celtic’s next defeat will come from, but at least Rangers denied them invincibility in this championship quest and avenged their defeat in September.
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Well, we’re still catching our breath from that one.
Surprisingly, this is the second time Brendan Rodgers has lost to the Rangers in 21 games. They have won 16. Celtic have had the advantage in the Old Firm in recent history.
Drink it up, Rangers enthusiasts. These moments don’t seem so today.
By John McGarry in Ibrox
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MASSIVE RANGERS WIN!!
Huge congratulations to Clement and his team who came into the game as massive underdogs but have ended up schooling the champions in a 3-0 win!
A surprise score and a game. The Celts were terrible and the Rangers had a complete merit of that.
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You don’t want to waste your time, Phillippe.
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Jefte gets his ovation from the fans as he is replaced by the youngster Fraser.
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Scary moment at Ibrox as the game is paused after a Celtic player is struck by an object thrown from the stands. Engels went down but thankfully has now risen and play has resumed.
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Where does this come from?
Jefte bombards the left flank and his deflected cross reaches substitute Danilo, who calmly slides the ball past a helpless Schmeichel. It was a very pleasant afternoon for Rodgers’ team, which was fundamental in each and every department.
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Brazilian striker Danilo replaces Bajrami for the last 10 minutes of the match.
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Igamane lets himself down after doing all the hard work to get past the Celtic defence. Rangers were in again on Schmeichel’s goal but a frankly awful attempted pass from the striker saw the move break down.
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Hatate is replaced via club signature machines during the final 15 minutes of the match.
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By John Mcgarry At Ibrox
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Just what they deserve!
The Rangers double their leadership and is a first purpose of the Rangers for defender Robin Propper. The Celtic brand from the corner that led to the shocking purpose.
Hagi had a loose head from the penalty that was blocked on the line and fell to serve who could not miss. Ibrox rebounds. The Rangers are going for the victory.
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Brendan Rodgers has noticed enough. He made a triple replacement after the hour, with Idah, Valle and McCowan replacing Kyogo, Taylor and Bernardo.
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The winger takes revenge on Jefte after his surprise in the first half. He threw himself at the Rangers guy after he had hit him all over the line. A precaution.
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Cerny hits the post for the second time this afternoon and how big of a moment could that be? He received the ball unopposed with only Schmeichel to beat. He shaped to curl it in the far corner but set it out too wide and saw his effort come back off the foot of the post.
I should have scored.
By John McGarry at Ibrox
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Rangers have been warned. Kyogo produces a moment of magic which looked to have brought the visitors level. But the forward’s initial run came too soon and he was beyond the last defender by the time the pass was made.
It’s a real shame, because what he did after that was special. The striker took it on his chest and hooked it over Kelly and into the net. What a goal that would have been.
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Celta already looks better. Kyogo and Maeda took the ball in difficult positions, forcing Sterling to face danger. Nio Goalmouth Action to communicate everything for the time being, but everything Rodgers said turned out to have worked wonders.
By John McGarry at Ibrox
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Rodgers resists the temptation to replace the breakup. It was the Rangers who got things going in the second quarter. Will they be able to continue?
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By John Mcgarry in Ibrox
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It’s been pretty dominant from the House team in terms of shooting. They will be disappointed that they forced Schmeichel to save.
By John McGarry at Ibrox
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There is a rapprochement between the captains of both groups when the referee’s whistle sounds at half-time in Obrox. Raskin receives the third yellow card of the match, while McGregor escapes what would have been his moment of the match.
Philippe Clement will be very happy for the application of his team in those first forty -five minutes. His team has a deserved advantage and observes the total game of his opponents.
Celtic, on the other hand, will have to figure it out. As undeniable as that. They’ve been terrible for most of that part and they’re only lucky in one.
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Kelly makes a timely contribution late in the break to keep Rangers moving forward at the break. Celtic nevertheless controlled to make a smart pass and the ball fell to Kyoto on the edge towards the surface.
The Japanese star received a clever connection on her half-volley, however, Kelly was left hard and refused the effort.
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The Brazilian draws Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn Bloody after a point in fact, right in front of the lineman. The Rangers defender turned around Kuhn but, perhaps unintentionally, threw his arm in the forward’s direction.
The medical staff are doing their best to stem the flow of blood. They’ll have time to work on him properly after the incoming free kick.
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Two more minutes until the Rangers can return to the locker room. Maybe I’m saying there are two more minutes left before they find a well-deserved second. Surely Celtic can’t be that bad after the break?
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Carter-Vickers to Celtic’s rescue after Igamane played through a devastating ball. The Rangers striker took a long time to find which of the 3 characteristics he would locate on the counterattack and after opting for the central defender Diamonde, his pass was so close to locating him. .
Carter-Vikers, still, had concepts and perfectly timed a slide that eliminated the Rangers kid.
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The Celtic captain receives a stupid warning, in another demonstration of how champions are shaken. The Scottish foreigner is cautioned for holding his leg while Rangers tried to take a quick free kick. Let’s see if he harasses him again.
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Brendan Rodgers will be furious. Too many of its stars make mistakes. They are bullied through the Rangers and would possibly be lucky enough to be just a target.
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A SURE BRIDE IN THE CENTER OF THE PARK OPned UP CELTIC AND DESERVE TO HAVE NEWS luck.
The move ended up breaking down but Clement will be pleased to see his side enjoy a period away from their own goal.
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Alright, back to the action. Celtic have just started to exert themselves on their hosts in the last few minutes. Their passages of play are lasting that little bit longer, the passes are reaching their man on a more consistent basis but there hasn’t been a real goalscoring opening just yet.
A few minutes ago, Maeda cut down the left flank and tried to shoot in the far corner, but it went wide of Kelly’s left post.
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Look who made the north for the big game at Ibrox. The Premier League’s most level-headed scorer and former team-mate of Celtic icon Chris Sutton, Alan Shearer.
Newcastle legend seems to be in a good mood. He has had an exciting game so far.
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The Rangers press has been exceptional so far in this game. In reality, they can’t go on like this. This time it was full-back Yilmaz who picked it up in a deep position and headed towards the Celtic area.
Unfortunately for the defender, he could not catch his shot as softly as his partner and his shot was simple enough for Schmeichel to stop him.
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Cerny almost doubled Rangers’ lead with a long-range shot that deflected off Schmeichel’s crossbar. The Dane seemed calm enough, but very close.
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The Rangers controlled some manic minutes from good intentions. Celtic continue to look damaging in attack, however, Clement will be pleased with the way his appearance treated his feelings after taking the lead.
It’s been the perfect first 10 or so minutes.
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And so!
I talked about Celtic’s class in attack but Rangers just showed they’ve got plenty in abundance. The home side intercept a sloppy pass across the midfield and its Raskin who drives towards the Celtic defence.
He sends it back to Hagi, who passes low by Schmeichel. What a start! What a noise coming from Ibrox.
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Rangers respond and force the Celtic defence into three blocks. They’re calling for a penalty but none of Bajrami’s efforts caught a Celtic hand. Despite their injury woes in defence, they still carry a threat up front. That was proof.
By Tum Balogun
I’m about to say how well Rangers started, how competitive they were from the first minute and out of nowhere Celtic put the ball forward with two passes and forced a corner.
The Rangers fortunately did not concede when Maeda failed to attach from an inswing cross. It can be a long afternoon for home fans.
By Tum Balogun
Celtic is underway in Glasgow. Hopefully it will be intelligent.
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Ibrox is silent on paying tribute to the lives lost in the Ibrox crisis of 1971. Impeccably observed at the stadium on the 54th anniversary of the tragedy.
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The players are out onto the pitch in front of a packed Ibrox stadium. Rangers and Clement can ill afford to lose this game, never mind badly. You don’t envy the depleted side that is about to take on Rodgers’ all-conquering Celtic side.
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Brendan Rodgers, Boss Celtic, Sky Sports:
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Celtic hammered Rangers in their first meeting of the season back in September. On that day, goals from Maeda, Furuashi and McGregor saw Rodgers’ side claim a 3-0 win.
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We’re about 15 minutes away from the start of the first Old Firrn derby, so stay tuned for all the action when it starts in Glasgow.
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Vaclav Cerny, end of the Rangers, president prior to the party:
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It stays longer before the stock is under Ibrox. We’ve got some pictures of Liam Kelly, for Jack Butland, warming up for the confrontation. It’s a big day for the 28-year-old, who made his appearance moment in the season championship.
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Philippe Clement, Rangers boss, Sky Sports:
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It doesn’t make for pleasant reading Rangers fans. As we’ve mentioned, Celtic sit atop the standings with 50 points from 18 matches. Next come the Gers with 36, two more than the surprise package Aberdeen.
Closing a gap as large as this one would be extraordinary, Rodgers’ Celtic teams have proved to be almost unstoppable forces over the years.
By Tum Balogun
The visitors are in the building ahead of this afternoon’s game with the chance to move a staggering 17 points clear of their rivals. By the look on all their faces, I think they intend to do just that.
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Phillippe Clement, Rangers boss, Sky Sports:
By John McGarry in Ibrox
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So let’s take a closer look at the problems of injuries that affect the local team today. The main goalkeeper Jack Butland is out after being admitted to the hospital with an internal hemorrhage in his leg.
On the other hand, captain James Tavernier, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and John Souttar will not be available. Leon Balogun, no relation, is the subject of doubt.
To be informed more about this scary Butland injury, take a look at the story below.
By Tum Balogun
A service has been held at the Ibrox Disaster Memorial ahead of today’s clash. Rangers manager Phillipe Clement, Chief Executive Office Patrick Stewart, Celtic Chairman Peter Lawwell and many more paid their respects to the 66 football fans who tragically died at the ground in a meeting between the two sides in 1971.
Today, years have passed since this awful tragedy.
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Chris Sutton, former Celtic striker:
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Brendan Rodgers, Celtic boss, pre-match presser:
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The Belgian boss has come under pressure this term for his team’s performances and, more importantly, their results. Clement was appointed at Ibrox in October 2023 and since then he has faced Celtic six times without victory.
He was close to reaching the final of the League Cup, when his team suffered an agonizing defeat in 5-4 shots after a 3-3 draw. Will it be today the seventh time he is lucky? You feel that it should be.
By Tum Balogun
Valle, Engels and Maeda arrive at the XI instead of Taylor, McGregor and Yang.
Starting XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Bernardo, Hatate, Kuhn, Maeda, Kyogo
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Liam Kelly arrives in Butland with the target, while Ridvan, Jefte, Bajrami, Hagi, Cerny and Igamane entered the aspect that drew 2-2 with Motherwell last week.
Starting XI: Kelly, Ridvan, Propper, Sterling, Jefte, Raskin, Diomande, Bajrami, Hagi, Cerny, Igamane
By Tum Balogun
Here are some photos of the local stars that arrive in Ibrox for the setting this afternoon. I see some smiles! Some of the players obviously taste the possibility of asking some today.
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Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s coverage of the first Old Firm derby of 2025, the 444th in history, in fact. It’s fair to say that this one hasn’t arrived at the best time for the home side, who are coming off a defeat and a draw in their last two matches.
These effects caused Philippe Clement’s team to lose 14 points to arch-rivals Celtic in the title race. This track is already impregnable, 17 cannot be accepted.
Gers’ task becomes even more complicated this afternoon through the multiplication of injuries. We’ll come back to this shortly, but the bottom line is that the Rangers doubt his bones.
All of this leads to the conclusion that this will be a win for Celtic, however, the strangest things have happened and the House look will take confidence from its functionality in the League Cup final defeat opposite Brendan Rodger’s side last month.
We will have everything from Glasgow before the start of the 3 p. m. , Then Ibrox will update when the action begins!
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