3 big VAR calls from Rangers vs Kilmarnock as Clement perplexed at penalty decision and McInnes bemoans 'harsh' red card

It was an eventful afternoon at Ibrox as Rangers came from behind to respond to Celtic's title question.

Brendan Rodgers' men opened up a six point gap at the Scottish Premiership summit after playing first this weekend and downing Hearts 3-0. Fast forward 24 hours and Philippe Clement's men did it the hard way, coming from behind to claim maximum points against ten-man Kilmarnock to bring the gap back down to three ahead of the derby next week. Fabio Silva, Ben Davies, Tom Lawrence and John Souttar all struck in a roaring response to James Tavernier's early own goal.

But of course, as things are these days in Scotland's top flight, VAR always has a major say and it was no different in this contest. There were THREE big calls in this game with all coming in the first period for man in the middle David Dickinson and his team of officials in charge of the Sunday lunchtime battle to make key decisions over. Record Sport picks out the main flashpoints from Ibrox.

VAR was thrust into action with just two minutes on the clock at Ibrox after a handball appeal. James Tavernier's throw-in to Dujon Sterling popped up and struck an arm in the box with referee David Dickinson sent to the monitor. After a review from the man in the middle, he opted against a penalty and stuck with his original call with Steven Thompson praising the official. He told BBC Sportsound: "Fair play to [David Dickinson], it's strong refereeing." Kenny Miller added: "Good call. It is a really, really strong call. Normally when you see the referee come to the monitor sometimes they get swayed by their friend in the studio. But this is a good, good call by David Dickinson for me." But Philippe Clement said: "I don't know what was said from the VAR. If they