Last update on. From the section Scottish PremiershipJamie Robson was the crucial touch that put Dundee United on topRangers suffered their first defeat in 41 Scottish Premiership matches when Dundee United defeated them with a fierce performance at Tannadice.Jamie Robson scored just after the hour to give Thomas Courts his first league victory as United manager. This was enough for Steven Gerrard's side, condemning them to their first league defeat since March 2020 when they lost to Hamilton Academical.United had to defend obdurately, and sometimes desperately, in the final stages. Courts won their fifth win in six competitive games.Rangers will now be playing Malmo at Ibrox in Tuesday's Champions League qualifier. They have failed to score only twice in 40 games.Steven Gerrard's team, with Alfredo Morelos in their XI back, struggled to create clear chances as they enter a European match in which they must score. They lost 2-1 in Sweden last Wednesday.After Morelos had missed two opportunities in the first half, James Tavernier tried Benjamin Siegrist, United's goalkeeper.Courts started with four League Cup victories before his team was beaten by Aberdeen 2-0. They responded with hustle and bustle.The hosts, cheered on by over 5000 fans, put together an excellent approach play without really testing McLaughlin. McGregor was preferred to McGregor in goal for this second league game.Lawrence Shankland was not present in the home attack due to a hip injury. United's first-half frustrations were exacerbated by the absence of a focal point.Morelos made his debut this term and swept a shot wide of a Joe Aribo cutback, then he sped past Ryan Kent's cross.McLaughlin was tested by Charlie Mulgrew's header as half-time approached. McLaughlin was booked for a cynical tug at Morelos' jersey. Tavernier scored the free kick.After the break, the visitors showed improvement and won a series corners that led Tavernier to his 25-yard strike which Siegrist smashed clear.Just as Rangers appeared to be getting a foothold in the game, Logan Chalmers' replacement Sporle moved forward and Robson took the ball from Steven Davis' tackle to push the ball past McLaughlin.This could be the last act of the left-backs as United players, given reports from Sunderland and Lincoln City.Steven Gerrard sent Cedric Itten and Jermaine Defoe to search for parity, but Rangers were unable to find accuracy or composure in the final stages.Jamie Robson is the Man of the MatchRobson received his reward for his support of the attack and ended the game stronglyWhat have we learned?Courts was up against a Rangers team that wasn't at the races. He got his strategy right as he tried to unnerve Gerrard and his men. Their performance is not perfect.Rangers were trapped in second gear for the first half, and then became shell-shocked when they went behind.After two poor goals against Malmo midweek, it was the same story at Tannadice. They never seemed to be able to level. If they want to overcome their deficit against the Swedes, they need to make improvements.What were they saying?Steven Gerrard, Rangers manager, told Sky Sports that "Over the 90 minutes I don't think we deserved to lose it but you always put your self in that position if there aren't any goals scored.""What we made today was not enough. We don't have the time to be sorry for ourselves. In three days, we have a huge game."What's next?Rangers will play Malmo at Ibrox in the return leg for their Champions League third qualifying match on Tuesday (20:00).Next up, Dundee United will be away to Ayr United next Saturday (15:00), Rangers hosting Dunfermline the night before (19:30).Robson Jamie Robson was the player of the match with an average 8.18 Dundee Utd Dundee United Dundee UnitedRangers Rangers Rangers Dundee United Avg squad number 17 Player Robson Average ranking 7.89 Squad numbers 30 Player player name Watson Average ratings 7.58 Squad numbers 12 Player player name Butcher Average Rating 7.48 Squad Number 11 Player named Player number Edwards Average rating 5.02 Squad numbers 10 Player number Tavernier Player rating 4.06 Squad numbers 10 Player number Davis Average rating 4.02 Squad Number 6 Player number Goldson Player rating 6.93 Squad # 31 Player number Barisic Average Rating 3.90 Squad no 17 Player number Kamara Average rate 3.82 Squad name Itten Player number 11 Squad size 11 Player Defoe Squad of 23 Player Defoe Squad rating:
