3 talking points as Rangers cling to league trophy with Dundee United stroll on beach ball day at Ibrox

Rangers ensured they will hang on to the Scottish Premiership trophy for at least a few more days with a dominant win over Dundee United.

James Tavernier led his side to the trophy for the first time in a decade last season but will relinquish it in the next seven days.

But the skipper set Gers on their way to the win that will delay the inevitable with a penalty opener for his 17th of the season before substitute Amad Diallo made sure of victory with a second for the Europa League finalists.

Fans were in a party mood with beach balls and sombreros after securing their place in Seville on May 18.

But while Europe has been the highlight this season, it’s been a domestic disappointment and anything other than a victory against the Euro-chasing Tangerines would have handed Celtic the title.

And at half-time that’s the way it was going as Gers failed to find the breakthrough despite a dominant first 45 minutes.

It required a penalty to find a way to a dogged Dundee United’s net with Tavernier converting in the second half before Diallo added a second.

It was always going to be difficult for the Gers players after the emotional high of Thursday night and the fact they know the title is now beyond them.

But that also allowed Van Bronckhorst to rest some key men ahead of two cup finals that will make or break their season.

And he handed youngster Leon King a start along with fringe man James Sands while Aaron Ramsey made his comeback from injury after fears his season was over last month.

The home side started on the front foot but Tangerines keeper Benjamin Siegrist - linked with a move to Ibrox - was in fine form.

And the United keeper did brilliantly to deny Scott Arfield, fresh from signing his new deal, after a