Celtic v Rangers live: Visitors complete stunning turnaround in Old Firm derby to close gap to Premiership leaders Hearts | OneFootball

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Rangers thrashed Celtic 3-1 in a breathless Old Firm derby at Celtic Park, moving just three points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts and level on points with their biggest rivals.

The result heaps yet more pressure on beleaguered manager Wilfried Nancy, who has now lost six of his first eight games in charge of the club. Initially though he looked on course for a morale-boosting win, with Celtic utterly dominant in the first half and unlucky not to be several goals ahead by half time.

A stunning 19th minute effort by Yang Hyun-Jun deservedly put the hosts ahead but Gers keeper Jack Butland kept his side in it with several big saves.

But it was a different story after the break as Rangers pushed from the outset, with Youssef Chermiti tapping in an easy equaliser before taking advantage of poor defending by Auston Trusty to sprint away and score a second.

A stunning turnaround was capped by Mikey Moore - who had an effort ruled out late in the first half for offside - beating Kasper Schmeichel with a low strike for Rangers’ third, with the visitors now unbeaten in five straight Old Firm derbies.

Report: Rangers stun Celtic in Old Firm comeback win to leave Wilfried Nancy on brink

Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy is surely standing on the precipice after Old Firm rivals Rangers came from behind to win 3-1 at Parkhead.

Hoops fans had turned on the French coach after just two wins in seven games as boss and he had pleaded for time.

It looked like he was catching a break when South Korea international Yang Hyun-jun scored a terrific solo goal in the 20th minute of a William Hill Premiership game dominated by the home side.

However, in a remarkable second-half turnaround, Rangers' much-maligned £8m striker Youssef Chermiti scored twice in nine minutes before Mikey Moore added a third in the 71st minute to leave Celtic stunned.

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'Today is a statement win' - Jack Butland

Rangers keeper Jack Butland, who played a major part today, tells Sky Sports: “We had to weather a bit first half as you do when you come here. You can be up against it at times. We figured a few things out at half time but the effort, desire and performance in the second half was top. We deserved it in the end.

“They're a good side with good players. There were things that we got a bit exposed on but we stayed with it. The gaffer made a few changes and gave us a different perspective on ways to press them. It certainly worked.

“We can [get big wins] but until you do it, it's difficult for a new group. We've shown in difficult times this season an ability to bounce back, individually and collectively. Today is a statement win in that sense. Regardless of where we are in the league the games against your biggest rivals are important. Really positive to come here but also big weeks and big games to come.”

Celtic 1-3 Rangers

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