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Rangers player ratings vs Celtic: Dan Neil runs the show again, 4/10 struggles

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Rangers secured yet another victory over Celtic on Sunday.

The Gers came into another Old Firm with the confidence of a week ago surrounding them.

With Dan Neil and Kevin Kelsy's goals at Ibrox, there was hope that the away side could replicate that at Parkhead.

Martin O'Neill's men started the better, but it was Ryan Naderi who opened the scoring.

It looked to be two when Olwethu Makhanya volleyed an effort into the top corner, just for it to be ruled out for handball.

Rangers can be pleased with their overall performance as we now rate each players' showing out of 10.

Dan Neil shows class vs Celtic once more

Having bagged a brace last week in the Old Firm, this one was always going to be a difficult encounter for the summer signing.

It actually proved to be the exact opposite, even if he didn't get on the scoresheet.

The Englishman was superb in the middle of the park, whether that be going forward or back.

He was consistently playing excellent through balls in behind the Celtic defence for the likes of Djeidi Gassama and Minsu Kim to chase.

That tied in with some excellent defensive work that certainly helped his side to all three points at Parkhead.

Dan Neil playing for Rangers at Celtic Park
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Kevin Kelsy is a problem for Rangers

The Venezuelan is clearly trying to adapt to a new league.

Things worked out when he got his first goal last time around against the Hoops, but he seriously struggled at Celtic Park.

There was no real impact from the striker as he did very little to get involved with play.

Even aerially he found himself being dominated by Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales.

Luckily, those around him were able to pick up the slack and put in a positive shift.

If these sort of performances continue for Kelsy, there will be concerns over what he actually adds to the Gers squad.

Rangers player ratings vs Celtic

Ivor Pandur - 6

Olwethu Makhanya - 6

James Penrice - 6

Minsu Kim - 7

Dan Neil - 8

Djeidi Gassama - 5

Ryan Naderi - 7

Kevin Kelsy - 4

Substitutes

Bedredine Bouanani - 3

Cammy Devlin - N/A

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