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Ben Banks

Kenny Miller rates Rangers star power 'similar' to Celtic but team dynamics show key derby difference

Kenny Miller doesn't think it's individual quality that separates Celtic and Rangers – it's the way they operate as a team.

Ange Postecoglou's champions have been relentless in their pursuit of reclaiming the Premiership title they collected last May and could all but do so again if they manage to avoid defeat against Michael Beale's men, who trail them by nine points. The Londoner has not been beaten in the league since returning to the club he was once assistant at in December but despite dropping just two points, is paying the price for a slow pre-World Cup form slump.

Ibrox favourite Miller knows Celtic have the 'edge' in the fixture currently ahead of their Saturday showdown, but he tells talkSPORT that all hope is not lost when looking at the evidence of their last league meeting, a 2-2 draw at Ibrox where Kyogo had to score late to secure a Hoops point. And the Sunday MailSport columnist insists Beale needs time to get Rangers operating fully in his image: "I think they underperformed at the start of the season, there's no doubt about that.

"Since Michael has come in, they have gone toe to toe and they have only dropped points against Celtic at Ibrox, and probably should have hung on for three points that day. I think Celtic are a better team at the moment in terms of being a team.

"Individuals within the team are quite similar to be honest but it might take more time for Michael to be in there and getting them playing the way he wants them to. We have had glimpses of it.

"Celtic definitely have the edge but it was a nine point gap when Michael came in. They have been in fantastic form but just haven't been able to get into it, showing the consistency Ange has had since coming into the club. When in top form, it's a daunting sight to be facing when Celtic are in full flow."

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