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Arne Engels Makes Controversial Celtic-Rangers Comparison

Former Celtic midfielder Arne Engels has compared the intensity of West Ham’s London derby with Millwall to the atmosphere of a Celtic-Rangers fixture. Engels was involved in West Ham’s 2-2 Championship draw at Millwall and admitted afterwards that the occasion…

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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:20 PM

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Arne Engels stated the Millwall versus West Ham derby ranked alongside the Celtic against Rangers fixture for intensity.
West Ham drew 2-2 against Millwall in the Championship, with Engels playing the full 90 minutes.
Engels has recorded two assists in seven Championship starts since moving to West Ham.

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West Ham midfielder Arne Engels compared the intensity of the Millwall rivalry to the Celtic-Rangers derby following a 2-2 Championship draw. The 23-year-old Belgian played the full 90 minutes against Millwall and stated the atmosphere was definitely up there with Glasgow's marquee fixture.

Engels has started seven Championship matches and made nine total appearances for West Ham this season, providing two assists. Prior to his transfer south, Engels featured in two Scottish Premiership matches for Celtic, tallying one assist against Kilmarnock.

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