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Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Callum Slattery looks to make amends at the other end, but the Motherwell midfielder's low drive is turned round the post by Rangers goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin.
Summary
Bottom side Dundee five points below St Johnstone
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Postpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageConnor Goldson just peels round the back then it's a free header. It's Scott Wright that bundles it home and it opens up the game for Rangers
GOAL Motherwell 0-1 Rangerspublished at 13mins
Callum Slattery (own goal)
It is 1-0 this time. It's unclear who gets the final touch, but there's no stopping the Rangers celebrations.
With Motherwell's Ricki Lamie off with a head knock, rival centre-half Connor Goldson heads across goal, goalkeeper Liam Kelly can only get a fingertip to it and it's bundled in by a combination of the goalkeeper, Rangers forward Scott Wright and midfielder Callum Slattery.
'Great recovery'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
David Clarkson
Former Motherwell forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThe breakaway - that's always the danger. Carroll gets back and clears it. The recovery there is great. A massive, massive chance for Rangers.
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Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Must be a goal.
Fashion Sakala sets up Amad Diallo in front of goal, it looks like the on-loan Manchester United winger must score, but a combination of goalkeeper Liam Kelly and defender Jake Carroll blocks the effort.
Ouch!published at 9mins
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Rangers left-back Borna Barisic takes an arm in the face from Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi, but the Croat is back up and can carry on.
'Cat and mouse game'published at 12:09 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageWith Steven Davis being the Rangers pivot, Motherwell are working hard to get to him. As soon as they get to him, the two wider ones squeeze narrow. It's a cat and mouse game
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Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Much-changed Rangers have settled into a bit of rhythm.
But Motherwell make a quick break and a Dean Cornelius shot is heading for goal before it is deflected into the arms of goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
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Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Rangers' first threat comes from a Borna Barisic cross.
It's dangerous, goalkeeper Liam Kelly can't come for it inside the six-yard box, but Motherwell manage to head clear.
Well start aggressivelypublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
David Clarkson
Former Motherwell forward on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageA good bit of pressure to start with from Motherwell
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Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Motherwell have the first opportunity as Steven Davis is caught in possession.
However, striker Connor Shields is high and wasteful with his pot-shot from 25 yards.
KICK-OFFpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
Referee Nick Walsh's whistle goes and Motherwell get the game under way against a Rangers side showing eight changes from their Scottish Cup semi-final win
Who will shine most in the Lanarkshire sun?
Postpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
A loud roar goes up as the gladiators from both top-six sides enter the fray and into the spring sunshine at Fir Park...
Time for Diallo?published at 11:58 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
Jim Duffy
Former Dundee manager on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageYou would have expected Diallo to make a bigger impact coming from Manchester United. But, if he puts in a big performance today, he could feature in big games to come
Striking changespublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
In the absence of Alfredo Morelos and now Kemar Roofe through injury, Rangers will be hoping that Zambia striker Fashion Sakala can find his shooting boots.
Cedric Itten, who hasn't featured for some months, is in reserve on the bench.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten hope to shine in the Fir Park sun
Team selection isn't gamble - Van Bronckhorstpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst doesn't believe his team selection is a gamble.
"It's almost the same team we ended the game with against Celtic last week," he tells Sky Sports. "It's a bit of looking ahead, but also I have confidence in the other players - they all have experience.
"As long as we keep winning our games, we can keep putting the pressure on."
On a rare start for on-loan Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, who makes his first league start since early February, the Ibrox boss adds: "He has talent, he came in the winter and had good moments. He's kept training hard and we're giving him the chance to play now."
No pressure on players - Alexanderpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
Motherwell manager Graham Alexander tells BBC Scotland: "It wasn't expected, staying in Premiership was our priority, but the ambition was to get to the top six.
"Great credit to the players, but now we have to look forward to five great games against top sides. We go into this with no targets and not great pressure on us.
"There is great quality in the opposition - whatever team Rangers put out. But we believe in our squad - they have proved that we can come back from setbacks."
Killie take title, but Arbroath dream onpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Of course, we already had a big result in Scottish football last night as Kilmarnock sealed the Championship title and automatic promotion back to the top flight.
Derek McInnes' side had to do it the hard way, capitalising on an injury to Arbroath goalkeeper Derek Gaston as they scored twice late on to come from behind and end the part-timers' hopes of a momentous title triumph.
Dick Campbell's surprise guys, though, could still complete a fairytale season should they come through the play-offs.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Derek McInnes turned Kilmarnock round after taking over as manager in January
'Rangers side good enough'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell v Rangers (12:00)
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageOn paper, this Rangers side should still be good enough to beat a Motherwell side that have struggled of late. But I'm surprised at the line-up. It's a hell of a big call for Giovanni van Bronckhorst, because the fans still believe they can win the league
Listen to Sportsoundpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
BBC Radio Scotland
Sportsound's build-up to the game at Fir Park has already begun on BBC Radio Scotland MW.
Former Rangers winger Neil McCann, former Motherwell forward David Clarkson and Jim Duffy are among the pundits joining host Richard Gordon.
Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan bring the humour to football on Off The Ball from 12:00 on FM.
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