Rangers predicted XI v Dundee United as Philippe Clement vows to fight fire with fire in response to Goodwin comments

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The heat is very much still on Philippe Clement as Rangers look to narrow the gap on the top two in the Premiership with three points against Dundee United at Ibrox this afternoon.The Gers remain nine points adrift of league leaders Celtic and Aberdeen, and the Belgian knows time is of the essence if his team are to get back into the reckoning to claim a top two finish.

His opposite number this afternoon Jim Goodwin has vowed to pile more pressure on the under-fire boss by causing an upset in Govan and turn the home crowd against the Rangers manager.Those comments have provoked a fiery response from Clement, who has promised to take the game to the Tangerines - who could leapfrog Rangers into third with a win - from the first whistle.

To that end, the ex Gent boss could make alterations to his starting XI that can give them the impetus to go on the offensive from the get go.But with a huge Europa League meeting with Ligue 1 side Nice coming on Thursday, the Light Blues gaffer will also be mindful of perhaps giving a rest to those who will definitely be needed in France in five days time.

Clement's options are also somewhat restricted, with versatile defender Nerasyho Kasanwirjo facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines while Rabbi Matondo, Oscar Cortes and Tom Lawrence remain out of action.