Rangers vs Celtic result: Odsonne Edouard and Jonny Hayes secure Old Firm derby bragging rights at Ibrox
Steven Gerrard's side finished the game with 10 men after Jordan Jones picked up a straight red card late on
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest updates live from the first Old Firm derby of the season as Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox.
The two fierce rivals meet locked on nine points each at the top of the Scottish Premiership, winning all three of their matches so far this season to put them clear of the rest of the league. Having won their last two meetings, Rangers are looking to strengthen their title credentials with a third consecutive derby win, but Celtic are looking to claim a ninth consecutive Premiership this season.
Steven Gerrard has sprung something of a surprise by preferring Jermain Defoe up front ahead of Alfredo Morelos, while Celtic hand Fraser Forster his second start in goal. Since his move from Southampton. Follow the live updates below.
When does it start?
Rangers vs Celtic kicks off at midday on Sunday 1 September.
Where can I watch it?
The Old Firm derby will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 11:30am.
Teams
Rangers: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Katic, Flanagan; Jack, Kamara, Davis; Arfield, Defoe, Aribo.
Celtic: Forster; Elhamed, Jullien, Bitton, Bolingoli; Brown, McGregor; Forrest, Christie, Johnston; Edouard.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
71 minutes
Edouard collects the ball in Rangers' half and weaves his way towards the box. He finds space for a shot and tries to pick out the top corner, but his effort flies over the bar.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
74 minutes
Rangers, with some neat interplay, work the ball to the edge of Celtic's box, where Jones is tripped. A free kick is awarded, but Tavernier's delivery into the box is well defended. There still hasn't been a single booking as we approach the final 15 minutes.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
76 minutes
Ntcham twice shoots from distance and twice sees his effort deflected behind for a corner. The second set piece is taken short, and ends with a low shot from Christie. McGregor does well to save with his feet. Then Jullien fires in another low shot, but the Rangers goalkeeper is equal to it again.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
78 minutes
Rangers have a corner of their own at the other end, from which Jack fires off a powerful volley. It's blocked, and quickly followed by a tame header at goal from Arfield, which drifts harmlessly wide.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
80 minutes
Jones drives down the left and wins another corner for Rangers. It's cleared only as far as Tavernier, who drills a powerful shot just over the bar.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
81 minutes
Morelos is alert to take a quick free kick and send Jack away on the right flank. Brown gets across quickly to block the cross behind for a corner, though. Rangers are piling on the pressure now.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
82 minutes
Rangers, despite a succession of corners, can't find a way through. This has been an impressively disciplined defensive performance from Celtic so far.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
83 minutes
A chance to seal the win for Ntcham, who's been a real threat since his introduction. He finds space on the edge of Rangers' box but fires his finish straight at McGregor. The rebound comes back in his direction, but his header is wayward and off target.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic
85 minutes
Johnston, who appears to be suffering with cramp, makes way for Hayes.
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