Scott Arfield rocks Aberdeen with stoppage-time double as Rangers snatch win

A dramatic Scott Arfield double in added time gave Rangers a stunning 3-2 win over Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.

Dons boss Jim Goodwin came in for widespread criticism following his side's defensive display in the 1-0 home defeat by Celtic on Saturday and his side were keen to make amends but fell behind to a Fashion Sakala goal after 12 minutes.

The Granite City men levelled just before the break when attacker Luis 'Duk’ Lopes beat Ibrox keeper Allan McGregor with a free-kick from 20 yards and midfielder Leighton Clarkson, on loan from Liverpool, scored a tremendous second in the 53rd minute – but Rangers dug deep.

Substitute Arfield pounced to level in the fifth minute of seven added on at the end of the game before grabbing a dramatic winner with seconds remaining to move Michael Beale’s side six points behind league leaders Celtic.

The positive news for Gers fans before the game was that Connor Goldson, out since October after suffering a thigh injury, made his long-awaited return to the Gers defence as John Lundstram dropped to the bench.

Dons loan defender Liam Scales, unable to play against parent club Celtic at the weekend, came back in along with wing-back Jayden Richardson, with Jack MacKenzie on the bench and Matty Kennedy out altogether.

Aberdeen certainly showed attacking intent, making early inroads towards the Gers’ box.

The visitors, though, were confident and purposeful in possession and their opener came after a one-two between former Aberdeen midfielder Ryan Jack and Alfredo Morelos.

When the Colombia striker cut the ball back to Sakala, his first unconvincing attempt from 12 yards was blocked by Dons skipper Anthony Stewart but his second found the net.

Aberdeen wobbled and moments later Ibrox midfielder