Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst is convinced his team are bonafide title contenders but urged his players to display their ruthless streak.
The Ibrox boss moved to within two points of in-form leaders Celtic, who travel to St Mirren on Sunday, after a 2-1 win over Dundee United as Antonio Colak' s double was cut in half by Liam Smith.
The final exchanges were nervous within Ibrox but they held on for three points. United, once again under the charge of caretaker boss Liam Fox, are still seeking a first league win of the season but will take encouragement from aspects of their play.
Despite an improved Gers performance against Napoli in midweek, the 3-0 defeat in the Champions League at Ibrox meant 11 goals conceded and none scored in three games, meaning punters inside Ibrox knew three points were a necessity.