‘He needs to be careful’ – Chris Sutton warns Rangers star v Celtic, Arfield says he’s ‘rattled’

Emmanuel Fernandez did not enjoy the best of starts to Sunday's Old Firm between Rangers and Celtic. The athletic defender was once again in the heart of a hybr

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:45 AM
‘He needs to be careful’ – Chris Sutton warns Rangers star v Celtic, Arfield says he’s ‘rattled’
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez received an early yellow card for dragging down Celtic striker Camilo Duran.
  • Pundit Chris Sutton warned Fernandez to be careful after he was accused of simulating to win a free-kick.
  • Former Rangers player Scott Arfield commented that Fernandez appeared rattled during the first-half pressure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez was warned by pundit Chris Sutton during a tense first half against Celtic. Fernandez received an early yellow card for dragging down Celtic striker Camilo Duran and faced further scrutiny for a potential simulation incident. Former Rangers player Scott Arfield noted that the defender appeared rattled during the high-pressure match.

Despite the early pressure, Rangers managed to take the lead through a Ryan Naderi goal, who tapped in a rebound from a Kim Minsu volley. Midfielders Dan Neil and Nicolas Raskin helped Rangers control the game, while Celtic fans grew frustrated as Rangers dominated the remainder of the first half.

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