After mounting speculation, QPR finally decided to dispense with the services of manager Mark Hughes on Friday, leaving assistant coaches Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki to take the helm at short notice for a daunting trip to Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United boss Hughes had led the west Londoners to a dismal start to the season with the club still yet to win after 12 games and recording just four points. The odds don’t look good for a recovery to begin on Saturday, but QPR will be meeting a United side who have suffered two-straight defeats.
The 1-0 defeat to Norwich was followed up with a loss by the same score line at Galatasaray on Tuesday, although it was a much-changed United side that took the field in Turkey.
The likes of Robin van Persie and Rio Ferdiand look sure to be back in the lineup against QPR, while
Wayne Rooney is expected to recover from a bout of tonsillitis. Chris Smalling should also return following a back injury, although Jonny Evans could face a late fitness test.
QPR’s former Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park will also have to come through a late examination if he is to face his former teammates for the first time. Fabio, on loan from Old Trafford, is ineligible to play against his employers.
Also missing for QPR will be strikers Bobby Zamora and Andrew Johnson, but Stephane Mbia is available after suspension.
English Premier League fixtures today, Saturday, November 24th, 2012.
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11/24
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Sunderland
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West Bromwich Albion
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Wigan Athletic
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Reading
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-4:00 PM
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11/24
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Stoke City
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Fulham
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-4:00 PM
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11/24
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Everton
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Norwich City
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-4:00 PM
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11/24
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Manchester United
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Queens Park Rangers
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-4:00 PM
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11/24
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Aston Villa
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Arsenal
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-6:30 PM
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