Todd Cantwell stars as Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in Old Firm derby | OneFootball

Rangers defeated Celtic today to seal a memorable win in the Old Firm derby, and attacking midfielder Todd Cantwell was the star.

The former Norwich man helped Rangers ramp up the pressure in the opening minutes. It paid off. He started and finished the move for the first goal.

In the fifth minute, Cantwell sent the ball wide before it came back in for John Lundstram, who fired an effort at Joe Hart in goal for Celtic. The former England international beat it away.

However, Cantwell swept the rebound into the net through the legs of Hart as the Ibrox Stadium erupted in joy.

It has been a poor campaign from them, but they sensed they could get their pound of flesh from their rivals, who are already Scottish champions.

Cantwell led the press. He was hassling the Celtic boys as they stepped into his half. He blocked off passing lanes and shut down passing options for the opponents.

Celtic had more of the ball, but Michael Beale’s men worked hard to stay compact and took their chances when they came. For all the possession Celtic had, they only registered one shot on goal.

Nico Raskin and Cantwell were impeccable through the midfield. The latter was pulling strings to start attacks as Rangers looked to collect bragging rights from the derby.

Rangers got their second through John Souttar. He stooped low to get some power behind a James Tavernier corner.

Souttar has been dealing with some injuries but is a solid player when he gets on the pitch. Rangers led 2-0.

The Gers made the lead more emphatic through Fashion Sakala. A Celtic error at the back allowed the Zambian to round Hart and make it 3-0.

Cantwell was involved again as he won the ball in a dangerous area before setting up Sakala one-on-one.

Celtic may have the title, but this win gives Beale something to build on ahead of next season.

Also, it gives Beale his first win over Celtic.