Rangers win gives them clear lead

Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers have gone six points clear at the top, thanks to a 2-1 win against Hibernian.

After a slow start to the match, Jean-Claude Darcheville put Rangers ahead by smashing the ball into the far corner of the net.

A Chris Hogg mistake saw Nacho Novo double the lead after the break before Dean Shiels got one back for Hibs after his first attempt had hit the bar.

Earlier, Dundee United beat Motherwell 2-0 to move up into third place.

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The two sides were locked at 0-0 until the 76th minute when substitute Danny Swanson scored off the far post within 60 seconds of running onto the pitch.

Saturday's other SPL results Aberdeen 1-1 St Mirren Hearts 0-0 Falkirk

Mark De Vries extended the home side's lead with two minutes left to play.

The two sides both started the match on 46 points, behind Hibernian, but the win has moved Dundee United into third place and two points ahead of Hibs.

Bryson double

Elsewhere, Kilmarnock came from a goal behind to grab a 4-1 win over Inverness.

Ian Black gave Caley Thistle an early lead from the penalty spot after Frazer Wright clashed with Ross Tokely.

Wright redeemed himself by equalising just before the break, with Craig Bryson scoring twice after the break and Iain Flannigan netting a volley to wrap up the win.