Dundee United held Rangers to a 1-1 draw in the Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser at Tannadice, as the Derek McInnes era got off to an underwhelming start. The result leaves Rangers 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. The Tangerines' Miller Thomson is currently sidelined due to injury.

What happened?

Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser. The match saw Rangers' new manager Derek McInnes make his debut, but the team failed to impress.

Why it matters for Dundee United

The draw is a crucial result for Dundee United, who are looking to improve their league standing. The team currently sits 9th in the Premiership, with 33 points from 33 games. They have scored 34 goals this season, but conceded 53.

What comes next?

Dundee United will look to build on this result and continue their push for a top-half finish in the Premiership. The team's next match is against Aberdeen, and they will be looking to secure a win to move up the table.