It took Steven Gerrard's side only 15 minutes to make their early dominance tell through a Jermain Defoe finish. Second-placed Rangers' second three-goal win over Hearts this month moves the visitors to within eight points of the reigning champions. Hearts' chances of winning a Europa League place through their Scottish Premiership finish were further diminished as their run without a win over Rangers was extended to nine games. Absences and Rangers formation undo HeartsBoth sides came into the game buoyed by 3-0 victories - Rangers beating Hearts then Motherwell by the same scoreline as the Edinburgh side against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in their Scottish Cup semi-final. Fine saves from Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor denied Christophe Berra and Wighton before MacLean finished from a Jake Mulraney cross.

Source: BBC April 19, 2019 13:43 UTC