Rangers moved back to within two points of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as they cruised to a commanding 2-0 victory over struggling Motherwell at Fir Park on Christmas Eve.
Kieran Dowell, on only his third league start of the season, handed the visitors a dream start after just three minutes when he expertly combined with Cyriel Dessers before rifling the ball high past Well' keeper Liam Kelly into the net.
The Gers opened up a two-goal cushion after 16 minutes following another free-flowing team move, as Abdallah Sima chested the ball down into the path of Todd Cantwell who drilled a low effort into the bottom corner.
Frontman Cyriel Dessers had the ball in the net on two occasions in the second half as the Ibrox men attempted to serve up a pre-Christmas cracker, but both goals were correctly chopped off by VAR for offside. This was another routine win for Rangers against the Steelmen who are now without a top-flight victory in 15 games.
Here’s our post-match Rangers player ratings from Fir Park:
Unused subs: Robby McCrorie (GK), Adam Devine, Johnly Yfeko, Bailey Rice.
1. Rangers player ratings v Motherwell - gallery
Rangers' Todd Cantwell celebrates as he scores to make it 2-0 against Motherwell at Fir Park.
2. Jack Butland - 6/10
Another very comfortable afternoon for the English stopper. Has very little to do throughout and can chalk off his latest clean sheet
3. James Tavernier - 6/10
Solid display from the captain who wasn't overlay tested defensively and got forward to good effect.
4. Connor Goldson - 6/10
Has formed a strong pairing with Balogun in central defence. Mopped up any threat Motherwell posed before picking up a groin issue late on. Subbed.