Relegation threatened QPR take on the holders Manchester City in a bid to produce a shocking result in midweek.

Team News

Jose Bosingwa, Andrew Johnson and Hogan Ephraim are all out for QPR. Loic Remy, Junior Hoilett and Shaun Wright-Phillips should all be back fit for Harry Redknapp’s side. Bobby Zamora has returned to full fitness. Samba Diakite is on international duty for the London side.

Vincent Kompany, Micah Richards and Maicon are all out for City. Matija Nastasic is doubtful for the Manchester side. Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure and Abdul Razak are on international duty currently.

Analysis

Harry Redknapp was lost for words when his side went down to MK Dons during the weekend. He did not however beat around the bush in his interview. He simply stated the truth regarding his players’ efforts. His players must put in more effort without a doubt. This weekend, his players will have to push to their limits to get a result. City is in a title hunt and fixtures against relegation threatened sides such as QPR are must win ones. City will be the one attacking continuously in search for a result.

Previous Matches

QPR 2-4 MK Dons
West Ham 1-1 QPR
West Brom 0-1 QPR
QPR 0-0 Spurs
QPR 1-1 West Brom

Stoke 0-1 Manchester City
Manchester City 2-0 Fulham
Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City 3-0 Watford
Manchester City 3-0 Stoke

Previous Meetings

Manchester City 3-1 QPR
Manchester 3-2 QPR
QPR 2-3 Manchester City
QPR 0-3 Manchester City
Manchester City 1-3 QPR

Prediction

QPR 0-1 City