Fitful Rangers move back to within six of Celtic

Hosts race into a three-goal lead before stuttering in the second half while Hearts and Hibs both rack up big wins

TIGHT TUSSLE: Rangers Ryan Kent (left) and Kilmarnocks’ Ryan Alebiosu battle for the ball during the cinch Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Rangers showed both the good and bad sides of their personality during their 3-1 win over struggling Kilmarnock at Ibrox.

Gers players and fans were still smarting from the Viaplay Cup final defeat to Old Firm rivals Celtic at Hampden Park last Sunday, Michael Beale's first defeat as boss, as they turned their attention back to the cinch Premiership.