Rangers Defeats Hearts 3-1, Extends Unbeaten Streak

Rangers secured a 3-1 victory against Hearts, marking a return to form after a disappointing Scottish Cup exit to Queen's Park. Manager Philippe Clement made five changes to the starting lineup, attributing them to squad rotation rather than the recent loss. Despite extending their unbeaten run against Hearts to 18 meetings, the performance revealed underlying fragility and inconsistency within the squad. Goalkeeper Jack Butland was named man of the match, highlighting defensive struggles. Captain James Tavernier celebrated his 300th Premiership appearance, becoming the first non-Scottish player to reach that milestone since the league's rebrand in 2013. The win alleviated some pressure on Clement and helped begin mending the club's relationship with its fans ahead of an upcoming match against St Mirren.