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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Scott Arfield was the Gers’ unsung hero vs Motherwell"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2020-09-28T12:20:44Z"
modified: "2020-09-28T12:20:44Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Scott Arfield was the Gers’ unsung hero vs Motherwell

**Glasgow Rangers continued their [unbeaten run](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/scores-fixtures) this season against Motherwell on Sunday.**

The Gers won 5-1 at Fir Park thanks to braces from James Tavernier and Cedric Itten and a single goal from Jordan Jones. As it stands, the Gers remain top of the table, but they will drop down to second if Celtic win their game in hand.

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Steven Gerrard is having to deal with a number of injuries at the moment, with [Ryan Jack](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18719461.troublesome-ryan-jack-injury-concern-rangers-says-former-ibrox-star/) and [Joe Aribo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-aribo/verletzungen/spieler/468198) amongst those who are unavailable to the boss of the 54-time Scottish champions. Fortunately for the 40-year-old, though, veteran midfielder Scott Arfield stepped up to the plate this past weekend.

The [£1.8m-valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/marktwertverlauf/spieler/55291) 31-year-old Canada international – as per Transfermarkt – was starting just his [third](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/leistungsdaten/spieler/55291/saison/2020/plus/1#SC1) league match of the season, but he proved to be a star player on the day for the Gers. It was going forward where he impressed the most, completing [91%](https://www.sofascore.com/rangers-motherwell/WWsbX) of his attempted passes, whilst also providing two assists.

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That is not to say that he was passive going in the opposite direction either, with him making two interceptions and blocking one shot. Arfield is unlikely to be a regular starter for Gerrard, but his performance showed the importance of having a strong squad full of quality. For however long the Gers are lacking in options in the middle of the park, Arfield will no doubt continue to be an important asset.

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