Michael Beale sets Celtic challenge as he urges Rangers to show off their 'fluid football' at Parkhead

Michael Beale has challenged Rangers' players to prove they can turn on the style at Celtic Park in next week’s Old Firm derby.

The Ibrox gaffer watched his side rack up another three Premiership points over Dundee United yesterday, thanks to a Malik Tillman double. In Beale’s 20 games in charge, Gers have won 18 but drawn with Celtic in the league and lost to their bitter rivals in the Viaplay Cup Final.

Now, he wants them to impose their game on Ange Postecoglou’s side at Parkhead. Ahead of the clash with Celtic, Beale said: “We need to make a statement every week here. Every time we play, there are a lot of questions. That’s the life of a big club. I get it, it’s a big game. It’s nothing more than three points right now - but we need to prove something to ourselves, for sure.

“It’s a fantastic derby and the eyes of the world will be on it. We have a good week to prepare. I think we need to prove we can play our fluid football in that game. I haven’t seen that as much as I’ve wanted to against Celtic, especially in the last game (cup final). The game at Ibrox was a bit different but we need to be decisive in both boxes next week. In big games, that’s what it comes down to.”

Rangers had to break down Dundee United’s defensive line at Ibrox, with on-loan Tillman the difference-maker. But Beale says his team will have more room to strut their stuff at Parkhead.

He said: “Next week will be a completely different game. Hopefully we’ll have more spaces to play in. We’ll have a different selection because we’ll pick what we think is right for that. But our form in the league has set us up for this game. It’s a big challenge but we’re looking forward to it. It was important to win today and get a clean sheet.”

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