Rangers claim derby honours

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A double from Nacho Novo and a Barry Ferguson goal secured the win which allowed Rangers to move level with rivals Celtic in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Walter Smith had claimed last season's derby victories meant nothing because Celtic were already Scottish champions in waiting, but this result could prove significant in what looks set to be one of the closest title races in years.

With an electric atmosphere acting as the back-drop, the opening exchanges suggested this game was set to be another Old Firm classic.

In keeping with the highly-charged atmosphere surrounding these fixtures, a melee involving players from both sides broke out in the goalmouth early on, but referee Mike McCurry brandished just one yellow card, to McDonald, with five minutes gone.

Massimo Donati followed McDonald into the referee's book for hacking down Alan Hutton after 25 minutes before Rangers surged into the lead two minutes later.

There was no-one to stop Hutton's blistering run down the right and the full-back's cross was met by Novo, who burst into the box and sent a diving header past Artur Boruc from six yards.

There was a further blow for Celtic shortly before the break when skipper Stephen McManus left the pitch on a stretcher.

Rangers who found the back of the net again with 56 minutes gone. Lee McCulloch's shot was blocked by Darren O'Dea but the rebound broke to Ferguson and the Rangers skipper gleefully rifled home from 12 yards.

And there was to be no way back for the Hoops when Evander Sno tripped Adam in the box and Novo lashed home his second of the day from the penalty spot after 78 minutes.