Rangers edge out Ross County courtesy of a John Lundstram winner to make it three wins from three games under Michael Beale.
The influential Scouser finished astutely into the bottom corner from the edge of the box after firing a low, left-foot effort towards the bottom right-hand corner of the Ross County goal.
Whilst there were a few hairy moments in the first half, Rangers began to exert more substantial control and should’ve really won the game by two goals had it not been for a late Rabbi Matondo miss.
The Welsh international has struggled to settle into the Ibrox side since a reported £2.5m move from Schalke and failed to take a huge chance to double the lead in injury time.
Breaking free in behind a stretched Ross County defence, Matondo tried to round Ross County keeper Ross Laidlaw but was stopped in his tracks when it looked easier to score.
Rangers earn Ross County win with John Lundstram goal
The winger could’ve also squared the ball to Ryan Kent for a tap-in and we suspect that Rabbi might rue the decision not to pass in the dressing room.
Rangers also have to credit stand-in keeper Jon McLaughlin for making a fine save at 0-0 to keep the score level as that John Lundstram goal proves the difference at Ross County.
Rangers have now won their first three Scottish Premiership matches under new manager Michael Beale and will continue to build in the weeks and months ahead.
Celtic will now be forced to respond at home to St Johnstone with the margin at the top cut to six points, as Rangers look ahead to home clashes with Motherwell and their Old Firm rivals.
Meanwhile, comments from Michael Beale pre-match give an insight into the difficult circumstances the Ibrox squad has been under this season.
