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Motherwell 2-4 Rangers: Todd Cantwell scores his first goal for Ibrox club in Premiership win at Fir Park

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Rangers moved six points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic following an entertaining 4-2 victory over 10-man Motherwell at Fir Park.

Michael Beale's side had to overcome an early setback after Kevin van Veen's third-minute opener but the hosts were eventually blown away as Rangers made it 28 league visits without suffering defeat to Motherwell.

James Tavernier levelled before the break with a sublime free-kick (23) before Fashion Sakala's header in the first minute of the second half completed the turnaround.

Motherwell substitute Bevis Mugabi flicked home a scrappy equaliser (59) in this topsy-turvy affair but Rangers' superiority eventually told.

Todd Cantwell's finish on the rebound - his first goal for the club - just four minutes later restored the visitors' lead before Malik Tillman's fierce drive sealed the victory (69).

Callum Slattery was sent off for a second bookable offence for Motherwell, who stay in ninth place ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures. Celtic can re-establish a nine-point lead at the top later on Saturday by beating Hibernian.

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What's next?

Rangers return to Scottish Premiership action after the international break at home to Dundee United on April 1.

Motherwell are away to Hibernian on the same day. Both matches kick-off at 3pm.