Motherwell vs Rangers

Rangers must continue picking up wins and hope Celtic drop points as they face a trip to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

A goal down, the hosts were struggling to find a way back into the game, and Rangers took advantage as they doubled their lead in the 71st minute. FIFA 23 predicts that Rangers could ease their way past Motherwell, winning 2-0 in the simulation. Cutting in from the right, Cantwell breezed through the Steelmen's midfield before playing a one-two with Ryan Kent and bursting down the left. Rangers are yet to beat Celtic this season, with the Light Blues currently trailing the Hoops by nine points in the league, despite winning their last eight league games in a row. After an early scare that saw Motherwell hit the post after 73 seconds, Rangers took control, with Malik Tillman and Todd Cantwell both causing havoc around the host's box. [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc)' spot in the Scottish Cup semi-finals in their last outing, and Michael Beale's side will face [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) in the penultimate round as they look for their first trophy of the season.

Rangers will be aiming to continue their unbeaten league start under Beale. Antonio-Mirko Colak. Glasgow Rangers will be looking to ...

Ridvan Yilmaz will make his first Premiership start Cantwell has been excellent since joining Rangers, averaging a Sofascore rating of [12](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fashion-sakala/leistungsdaten/spieler/485729) goal contributions under Beale – has arguably been on the clubs finest performers of late, and he will take his spot on the right wing, with Ryan Kent deployed on the left. [since](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ridvan-yilmaz/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/477930/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) August due to Barisic potentially missing the tie, with the “ [high potential](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/rangers-confirm-ridvan-yilmaz-signing/IeGX7q9kQ48P6OpvsqGrn#:~:text=RANGERS%20Football%20Club%20are%20today,work%20permit%20process%20being%20concluded.)” dynamo – in the words of Ross Wilson – keen to make an impression. [Football FanCast](https://www.footballfancast.com/) predict the Rangers starting XI that will take to the pitch this afternoon. [Rangers](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/rangers/) will be looking to make it [14](https://www.skysports.com/rangers-results) [Premiership](https://www.footballfancast.com/scottish-premier) matches unbeaten under Michael Beale when they face Motherwell this afternoon at Fir Park.

Rangers and Motherwell are facing off in a lunchtime showdown at Fir Park. Michael Beale is determined to maintain his virtually flawless run since taking ...

[Rangers ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc)boss to try to keep the title heat on Celtic who play at 3pm while the Steelmen have their own agenda as Stuart Kettlewell hopes to continue his good work since taking over from [Stevie Hammell ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/stephen-hammell)and continue to climb the table. Kettlewell said: "We just have to really zoom in on what has been good for us recently. Sign up to our daily sport newsletter So John Lundstram and Ryan Jack will play in midfield with Todd Cantwell in a more advanced role. [Beale ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/michael-beale)has made changes to the side that started against Raith Rovers in the Cup last week by bringing in Ridvan Yilmaz for a starting slot which was expected as Borna Barisic's wife was expecting a baby as [Nico Raskin](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/nicolas-raskin) has not made the squad due to a thigh injury.. [Motherwell](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/motherwell-fc) are facing off in a lunchtime showdown at Fir Park.

IT'S been a crazy second period at Fir Park - and Rangers are now two goals to the good and playing against TEN men.The Ibrox men trailed to an early.

But an avalanche of goals followed in the second half - with Fashion Sakala bagging Gers' second before they were pegged back by Bevis Mugabi. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/ange-postecoglou/)'s side not playing until 3pm when they host [Hibs](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14943/hibernian/) at Celtic Park - with the Fir Park men are on an impressive four-game unbeaten run in the [Premiership](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-premiership/). [Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/football/)

Match report as Rangers cut Celtics lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to six points with 4-2 win over Motherwell at Fir Park; Kevin van Veen and ...

Cantwell told Sky Sports: "We've put a run together now and we want to carry that on when we get back from the internationals. "We don't want to be glorious losers and say we were well in the game. There aren't enough cameras in the stadiums to make it as conclusive as we would like but I just hope it doesn't cost a team their place in the top flight." I think there is a bit of confusion around the building as to how that has come about." Ally McCoist told Sky Sports on co-commentary duty: "It was a marvellous touch from Max Johnston and watch the movement from the centre-forward Kevin van Veen at the far post. It is exceptional as he gets the right side of Goldson. I know that's easy to say in retrospect, but they probably would've. I think it's good for the boys who arrived in January that we now have a break before we get back to it." "I think Rangers probably would've won the game today anyway. Was it done on the cheap? "I'll look for a bit of clarity on the third goal, which is a big moment in the game. But there will be games where teams may get relegated or may be in the play-offs.

RANGERS have their noses back in front through Fashion Sakala after falling behind to Kevin van Veen's shock opener.The Ibrox men trailed to an early.

But an avalanche of goals followed in the second half - with Fashion Sakala bagging Gers' second before they were pegged back by Bevis Mugabi. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/ange-postecoglou/)'s side not playing until 3pm when they host [Hibs](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14943/hibernian/) at Celtic Park - with the Fir Park men are on an impressive four-game unbeaten run in the [Premiership](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-premiership/). [Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/football/)

Referee Nick Walsh and VAR Andrew Dallas had a number of decisions to pore over in Lanarkshire.

He was found to be just onside. Fashion Sakala's header made it 2-1 to Rangers just after the restart before the home side equalised through Bevis Mugabi in scrappy fashion. But VAR then decided to rule over a possible handball in the build-up to the goal, much to the confusion of the spectators inside Fir Park. There was a VAR check for a possible foul in the stramash but in the end, the goal stood. Firstly, VAR were having a look at whether Fashion Sakala was offside in the build-up before whipping in his cross from the left. From a Rangers point of view, it was a shambolic goal to concede, with Bevis Mugabi almost tackling the ball into the net from close range.

Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen tapped in after three minutes but Rangers captain James Tavernier levelled midway through the first half with a curling free- ...

After efforts by Ryan Kent, Colak and Tavernier in quick succession were all blocked, Cantwell fired high into the net – with VAR ruling out the suggestion of a possible offside. The away fans held up banners with the faces of Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson and managing director Stewart Robertson on them, crossed out with a red stripe, saying ‘Time for Change’, a continuation of a theme among a section of the Rangers support. [Rangers](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/08/scottish-premiership-roundup-furuhashi-fires-celtic-to-win-over-hearts) captain James Tavernier levelled midway through the first half with a curling free-kick from 20 yards.

Todd Cantwell and James Tavernier have been speaking after Rangers' win over Motherwell on Saturday.

The win over Motherwell was the final outing for Rangers for two weeks due to the international break, and Cantwell thinks the rest period may have come at the right time, adding: “We have obviously put a run together now, and we want to continue that when we get back. Tavernier, who joined Cantwell in the interview, added: “You know what, he has been a credit to himself since he came through the door. “Eventful, to be fair,” he said when reflecting on the game.

"We recovered really well," the Ibrox manager told BBC Sportsound. "I thought we were in control of the whole game, it was just whether we could up our quality.

Alfredo Morelos (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Scott Arfield (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Shots I'd like them to show a little bit of trust if they can because I think there are good days ahead." Their voicing their frustration. There seems to be a lot of confusion about how that decision comes about. There's a big call made. We never want to be glorious losers. Despite defeat, Motherwell fans will not have lost any hope in their side's survival bid. "Again we're frustrated there wasn't a couple of more goals. "I thought we were in control of the whole game, it was just whether we could up our quality.

The Steelmen are looking to build on their four-game unbeaten run under new boss Stuart Kettlewell and the former Ross County gaffer has made just one change to ...

Nicolas Raskin drops out the squad and Borna Barisic misses out as he is in his homeland of Croatia, with his wife about to give birth, so in comes Ridvan Yilmaz and Scotland international Ryan Jack. Rangers boss Michael Beale is on a 13-game unbeaten run during his tenure as Ibrox boss so far and he makes two alterations from the team that enjoyed a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers in teh Scottish Cup quarter-finals last weekend. The Steelmen are looking to build on their four-game unbeaten run under new boss Stuart Kettlewell and the former Ross County gaffer has made just one change to the side which won 2-0 in Dingwall on March 4.

The Light Blues have not lost at Fir Park for 20 years but Stuart Kettlewell has made an impressive start as Motherwell boss.

Nico Raskin hopes to recover from a quad issue but fellow Rangers midfielder Malik Tillman has returned to training after a knock and is available. Sign up to our daily sport newsletter Shane Blaney is pushing for a return while Mikael Mandron returned to training on Tuesday following a thigh injury and illness. Joe Efford is two or three weeks further behind in his comeback from a torn thigh while Josh Morris remains out and Jake Carroll and Nathan McGinley are long-term absentees. However, Stuart Kettlewell has made a major impact since replacing Stevie Hammell, initially on an interim basis/ Of the 12 points available to Kettlewell he has taken ten of them - and he'll be looking to continue his impressive record alive when the Glasgow side visit Fir Park. Sky Sports customers can stream the game via the Sky Sports and Sky Go apps