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Rangers fans respond to confirmed team news vs Aberdeen

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Rangers fans have reacted on Twitter after the team news for the trophy day fixture against Aberdeen was confirmed.

Rangers know that a draw or a win will complete an unbeaten Premiership season, while if they avoid defeat they will also reach the 100-point mark.

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Steven Gerrard and James Tavernier will be keen to see out a near-flawless Premiership campaign in style. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard was short on options coming into this game, with Filip Helander, Leon Balogun, Borna Barisic and Ryan Jack all ruled out through injury, while Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey and Bongani Zungu are suspended.

However, he’s still managed to name a strong starting XI, with just one change made from the side that defeated Livingston 3-0 on Wednesday.

Recently crowned Premiership Player of the Year, Allan McGregor, replaces Jon McLaughlin in goal and the back four of James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Jack Simpson and Joe Aribo remains the same.

In midfield, Steven Davis and Glen Kamara continue, with Ianis Hagi given another opportunity the create from a more central role.

There’s continuity at the top end of the pitch too, with Kemar Roofe, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos all retaining their spots.

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Alfredo Morelos has been named in the Rangers starting XI to face Aberdeen. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scott Arfield returns to squad following an injury absence, while fan favourite Andy Firth is named on the bench for the first time in the Premiership since September.

The third-choice goalkeeper’s surprise inclusion in the matchday squad was the main talking point for Bears, with some even joking that he should be given a substitute appearance as an outfield player.

Here’s a selection of reactions from Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Charlie1872_/status/1393510397861322755

https://twitter.com/StephenLouch/status/1393510547690303491