St Johnstone 0 Rangers 0 LIVE as the action gets under way at McDiarmid Park

The French Riviera and the Fair City could barely be more contrasting - but for Rangers the outcome has to be the same.

Philippe Clement's side return to domestic duties after a thumping 4-1 Europa League win over Nice in midweek.

Perth might not be the Cote d'Azur but for the Light Blues it's about adjusting after a real contrast in their performances and results at home and abroad this season.

St Johnstone also need the victory to help ease any relegation fears with new boss Simo Valakari enjoying a fine win over Kilmarnock last time out.

Rangers kick off on the same points as fourth placed Dundee United, albeit the Tangerines have played two games more, and FOURTEEN behind leaders and rivals Celtic.

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St Johnstone: Rae, Mikulic, Raymond, Sanders, Holt, Clark, Carey, Wright, Spranlger, Kirk, Kimpioka Subs: Sinclair, Cameron, Neilson, Essel, Sidibeh, Kucheriavyi, Smith, McPake, Franczak

Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Jefte, Barron, Raskin, Hagi, Bajrami, Cerny, Igamane Subs: Kelly, Yilmaz, Dessers, Diomande, Dowell, Balogun, King, McCausland, Danilo

After some heavy criticism of the McDiarmid Park surface last season, it must be said that the pitch is in an excellent state this afternoon, ideal for some attacking football (cue the commentator's curse as this one ends in a drab 0-0)...

Saints left-back Raymond makes an excellent run forward to hit the byline and it deflects behind off Tavernier for a corner.

Rangers have started the game with some slick passing, but lose it on their right-hand side as Cerny's heavy touch is pounced on by Andre Raymond. Benji Kimpioka looks to drive forward from the Saints left, but Raskin gets across and it's