Summary
FT: Aberdeen 0-3 Motherwell - Mark O'Hara scores penalty, Christopher Long slides in quickfire second, Bevis Mugabi makes it three
Scott McKenna left out Aberdeen squad as Nottingham Forest make move for defender
Aberdeen stay in fourth. Motherwell up to eighth
FT: Hibernian 2-2 Rangers - Drey Wright opens scoring, Morelos equalises with Scott Arfield slotting home second. Christian Doidge nods in Hibs equaliser
Rangers move a point clear of Celtic in first despite draw. Hibs remain third
Live Reporting
Colin Moffat
'Huge test for Hibs', says Rosspublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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"This is a huge test for us," Hibs head coach Jack Ross tells BBC Sportsound. "Not only have Rangers' results been excellent up to this point but the quality of player they possess too is very high. But we're in the best possible mindset going into the game
"We feel as if we have good aspects going forward so there is a risk and reward to the way we play but we feel like the risk can be worth it, while it is important that we are patient when out of possession.
On Morelos starting for Rangers: "For us it wasn't entirely unexpected, he's a good player but it's something we've prepared for."
Morelos has earned starting place - Gerrardpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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"It's a tough game for us," Rangers boss Steven Gerrard tells Sky Sports. "Hibs have started well, scoring goals. We are missing a few key players but it's a chance to show how strong our squad is."
On why Morelos is starting:
"His attitude, how he's been training, his recent form. It's probably the best he's looked on the eye in my time here."
How will Rangers approach the game?
"It's always the plan to get on the front foot. We might have to be patient but it's about believing in what we're doing and going for the win."
Image source, SNSWill Hibs have a go?published at 11:48 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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The story of the season so far for Rangers has been opposition teams sitting deep in a bid to frustrate.
Only Livingston have been successful, with all the others caving in under a barrage of pressure.
What will the Hibs approach be? Two wingers and two strikers suggests it will be bold, but is that bordering on foolish?
We'll find out soon enough.
Image source, SNSA strong case for the defencespublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Rangers are flying right now, unbeaten in seven league games and yet to concede a goal.
Hibs have only lost once and have been stingy at the back too, letting in just three goals - two penalties and a stunning free-kick from Chris Burke.
So, are we in store for a drab, defensive struggle?
Surely not. Rangers have banged in 15 goals and Hibs have hit the net 11 times.
'Front three key for Rangers'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Richard Foster
Partick Thistle defender on BBC Radio ScotlandQuote Message
I don't think Hibs have loads of defensive weaknesses but any team would struggle with this Rangers front three. Especially if they continue their form so far this season.
It's been a wee while for Hibs...published at 11:39 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Hibernian are bidding to end a run of eight league games without a win against Rangers and have lost the last four.
Their most recent successes came in season 2017-18, with then-manager Neil Lennon plotting two league wins at Ibrox and ending that campaign with a remarkable 5-5 draw with today's opponents in Edinburgh.
Image source, SNSGerrard finds measure of Hibspublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Steven Gerrard found Hibs a tough nut to crack in his debut season in charge at Rangers, sharing the points in the first three meetings before eking out a 1-0 victory at Ibrox.
Last term was a different story though, with three wins from three, including a 6-1 skelping at Ibrox and a 3-0 triumph at Easter Road, which included two goals inside the first 10 minutes.
Image source, SNS'Porteous has matured a lot'published at 11:31 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio ScotlandQuote Message
Ryan Porteous at the back has been so solid for Hibs this season. He has been guilty in the past of being really rash and flying into tackles. But he's brought that control and maturity to his game.
Do Hibs risk being overrun in midfield?published at 11:29 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Marvin Bartley
Livingston captain on BBC SportsoundQuote Message
I'm a bit surprised Hibs are going 4-4-2. When you play Rangers the centre of the pitch is so vital. It's going to be some shift for the boys in there with two against three
Morelos starts for Rangers, McLaughlin reinstatedpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Rangers players were dropping like flies in their 4-0 win over Dundee United last weekend. However, Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos managed to recover in time for the midweek Europa League stroll against the Red Imps and those two start today.
Allan McGregor made his comeback in Gibraltar but goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin is reinstated, which is a big call from Steven Gerrard.
Kemar Roofe, Ryan Jack, Joe Aribo, Brandon Barker are sidelined.
Image source, SNSWright replaces Murphy for Hibspublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Hibs are without on-loan Jamie Murphy, who can't face his parent club, so Dray Wright comes into the side after last weekend's 3-0 win at St Mirren.
Playmaker Scott Allan is missing with an unspecified illness
It looks like an old fashioned 4-4-2 but Hibs have been comfortable moving to three at the back in matches this season.
LINE-UPS at Easter Roadpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Hibernian: Marciano, P. McGinn, Porteous, Hanlon, Doig, Boyle, Gogic, Newell, Wright, Doidge, Nisbet.
Substitutes: Barnes, Gray, McGregor, Stevenson, S. McGinn, Hallberg, Mallan, Shanley, Gullan.
Rangers: McLaughlin, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Kent, Morelos.
Substitutes: McGregor, Bassey, Edmundson, Balogun, Patterson, Barjonas, Jones, Defoe, Itten.
Tight at the toppublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Image source, BBC SportRangers out to reclaim first placepublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 20 September 2020
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Good morning and welcome to our second helping of weekend action in the Scottish Premiership.
We have a very tasty opener at Easter Road, with unbeaten Rangers taking on in-form Hibs, while Aberdeen will look to continue their winning run at home to Motherwell at 15:00.
Rangers were nudged off top spot by Celtic yesterday but can move back to the summit if they avoid a first loss of the season.
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