Celtic are at Motherwell and Gerrard has refused to get carried away with the league standings.
“It’s not the idea to play it down.
"I know among the fans how important it is to be where we are, and the happiness and the joy that it brings to the supporters.
“I understand it’s been a long time.
Steven Gerrard: The Rangers boss has warned about Celtic ahead of the Aberdeen game (Image: TWITTER)
Steven Gerrard: Rangers face Aberdeen as league leaders tonight (Image: GETTY)
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Steven Gerrard knows Celtic could leapfrog Rangers tonight (Image: GETTY)
“But I’ve got enough experience to know that the games come thick and fast and that position can alter just as quick as we got there.
“So there’s going to be a lot of twists and turns, ups and downs.
"But for me you move on quickly, stay humble, keep working hard - if not harder to stay where you’re at - and really focus on the next challenge, which is right upon us.”
Rangers have a busy fixture period coming up, with a Europa League trip to Rapid Vienna next week sandwiched between games against Dundee and Hamilton.
They then play St Johnstone and Hibs either side of Christmas Day, before an Old Firm tie with Celtic on December 29.
Steven Gerrard has made three changes for Rangers vs Aberdeen tonight (Image: PA)
Gerrard has made three changes for Rangers’ welcome of Aberdeen to Ibrox tonight.
Jon Flanagan and Glenn Middleton come into the XI.
And midfielder Ryan Jack gets a run out against his former club.