Rangers edge Hibernian as Fernandez header lifts them to third | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rangers beat Hibernian 1-0 at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership. Emmanuel Fernandez headed the winner in the 35th minute from Dujon Sterling's cross following a corner. After the restart the Hibees pushed back, but Jack Butland denied Thody Elie Youan (54.) before Josh Mulligan was also foiled (75.). Rangers carried the greater threat with 19 attempts to eight and forced Raphael Sallinger into seven saves as Youssef Chermiti was kept out late on (88.). Rangers rise from fourth to third in the table and visit Hearts next, while Hibs go to Dundee United.

Player of the Match: Emmanuel Fernandez dominated both boxes with the decisive first half header and a defensive display of 10 clearances and five aerial wins.

Stat of the Match: Raphael Sallinger produced seven saves, keeping the scoreline in reach for Hibernian despite Rangers' 19 attempts.

Three Things We Learned: A set piece settled it, underlining Rangers' delivery threat with Fernandez converting Sterling's cross. Youssef Chermiti was busy up front for the hosts with five shots and three on target. Rangers out-shot the Hibees 19-8 while edging possession at 51.4%, reflecting their sustained pressure.