Dessers features, Balogun benched as Rangers crush St Johnstone to got top of Scottish Premier League table

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Cyriel Dessers featured for Rangers as they cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

With this win, Rangers now sit atop the league table with 64 points, surpassing their rivals Celtic who are on 62 points.

Dessers came off the bench to replace Portuguese player Fabio Silva in the 69th minute, marking his 23rd league appearance for the team. His Nigerian teammate Leon Balogun, who recently returned from injury, was named on the bench for the match.

Mohammed Diomande and James Tavernier were the goal-scorers for Rangers. Diomande broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, while Tavernier extended the lead to 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 79th minute.

Tavernier later converted another penalty in the 87th minute to seal the victory for Rangers with a commanding 3-0 scoreline.

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