Rangers
Jon McLaughlin – 7
Fine save to deny St Johnstone an opener early doors. Instinctive save from a Olaofe header late on.
James Tavernier – 6
Failed to get forward as much as at the weekend against St Mirren, but an assured defensive performance from the Ibrox skipper.
Connor Goldson – 7
Provided composure at the back for Rangers. Never troubled by Saints throughout the 90 minutes.
Leon Balogun – 5
Looked shaky on the ball and was caused problems by Callum Hendry. Hooked at half-time.
Borna Barisic – 9
Fabulous free-kick to open his account for the season and a superb assist for Ryan Kent. Bombed down the left flank well and kept Conway quiet.
Glenn Kamara – 6
Pretty quiet evening for the central midfielder, but kept the midfield in check and fed the front three on a number of occasions.
Ryan Jack – 7
Solid in the middle and kept Rangers ticking over. Tough in the tackle too.
Joe Aribo – 8
Looked a danger every time he was on the ball and caused the Saints backline a number of problems. Performance topped off with a well-deserved goal.
Ianis Hagi – 6
Linked-up well with Joe Aribo, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos. Still to reach the levels of those three though.
Ryan Kent – 8
Once again looking like Rangers’ most affective player in the final third. Glided past the St Johnstone defence with ease throughout.
Alfredo Morelos – 6
Was kept quiet by the St Johnstone backline, but did well to win the free kick for the opener.
Subs
Filip Helander – 3
Good tackle to deny John Robertson a strike at goal late on.
Steven Davis – 4
Slotted into the Rangers midfield and took over from Ryan Jack as the pivot in the middle.
Scott Arfield – 3
Looked eager to get on the ball and eased through the latter stages with the game in the bag.
Cedric Itten – 3
Should have had a penalty late on after being brought down by Callum Booth.
Kemar Roofe – 3
Decent debut appearance, but never looked like scoring in the final minutes.
St Johnstone
Elliott Parish – 5
Flapped at a couple of crosses and was badly positioned for Borna Barisic’s free-kick and Joe Aribo’s headed third from a corner.
Jason Kerr – 5
Heavy tackle on Kent in the second half. Tried his best to start Saints on the attack, but struggled to find the midfield.
Liam Gordon – 5
Lucky to get away with a yellow for a poor tackle on Kemar Roofe. Did well to marshal Alfredo Morelos for the best part.
Jamie McCart – 5
Tough evening for the defender. Tried his best to play out from the back, but had no luck.
Danny McNamara – 6
Had a tough shift up against Ryan Kent, but the youngster stuck at his task well for long spells.
Callum Booth – 4
Lost his man at the front post as Rangers made it three shortly after the break. Struggled to cope with the attacking force of Steven Gerrard’s side.
Ali McCann – 5
Tried to get on the ball and get things moving for Callum Davidson’s team. He will have better outings for the Perth side this season.
Liam Craig – 6
Tireless shift for the experienced midfielder on his 400th outing, but didn’t have a lot of time to put his impression on the game.
David Wotherspoon – 6
Strived to support Hendry in St Johnstone’s attack, but ultimately couldn’t get in behind the Rangers defence.
Craig Conway – 6
Had bright spells but was forced into a defensive shift, which didn’t suit him. Still has work to do on his fitness.
Callum Hendry – 6
Put himself about at the top end of the park, but failed to link the play as Saints looked to break. Big chance early on.
Subs
Shaun Rooney – 2
Introduced for a defensive shift late on.
Tanto Olaofe – 2
Fluffed two chances after coming off the bench.
Scott Tanser – 2
Tried to get forward and put a couple of balls into the box.
John Robertson – 2
Thrown on up top in the dying stages at Ibrox and battled well.
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