Rangers tee up epic Celtic title fight to the finish as Dessers at the double amid helicopter hums – 3 talking points

Rangers joined Celtic atop the Scottish Premiership after beating Ross County 3-1 as marathon man Philippe Clement drew level heading into a thrilling Premiership race to the finish.

Cyriel Dessers' double either side of Simon Murray's shock leveller before John Souttar's late header secured the points. It has them level with the champions but still second in the table due to goal difference. Clement's side dominated for long spells and the Belgian's one gripe will likely be how 43 attempts on goal only resulted in only three goals. The Ibrox boss could barely believe his eyes with a glut of opportunities going begging throughout an action-packed 90 minutes.

It's evident vibes are good when the natives finish the chorus of modern club anthem 'Every Saturday We follow' acapella during the first 30 seconds of action. And the Ibrox players were also in perfect harmony from the off. And the signs a goal was coming were multiple long before Dessers made the most of James Tavernier's perfect pass to dink over the hapless George Wickens. County were creaking and it appeared a lesser-spotted new manager trounce was in effect. The woodwork was proving to be the Staggies only ally and it stayed firm to deny Dessers a second. Rabbi Matondo himself appeared on a personal mission for a goal with gravity then the crossbar denying him in quick succession.

Rangers' dominance was unyielding until something peculiar happened. Eamonn Brophy conjured up an assist as generous as any Valentine's Day gift for Murray to turn past an unsuspecting Jack Butland from close range. Brophy himself misfired his own golden chance but Rangers were still creating at the other end. Dessers – nearing double digits in attempts – was left aghast after Ryan