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CFC v QPR Match Preview
IT’S DERBY day in West London on this afternoon, as Rangers take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Harry Redknapp’s side make the short 3.7 mile trip buoyed by a vital victory against Aston Villa on Monday night – a result which lifted them off the foot of the Barclays Premier League table.
Chelsea, meanwhile, sit perched comfortably at the top of the table, having collected 23 points from a possible 27, as well as advancing to the quarter-final stages of the Capital One Cup,
Rangers fans will fondly remember the R’s last trip to Stamford Bridge, when Shaun Wright-Phillips bagged the only goal of the game against all odds in January 2013.
Redknapp’s charges are 16/1 outsiders to repeat that feat with another victory on Saturday afternoon, while the draw is priced at 6/1.
The R’s boss will once again be minus the services of injured midfield duo Joey Barton and Jordon Mutch, whilst defender Nedum Onuoha is a doubt with a hamstring strain.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to recall top-scorer Diego Costa following a recent injury, but former R’s striker Loic Remy is a doubt.
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PRE-MATCH TALK - CHELSEA V QPR
QPR defender, Richard Dunne: “We're looking forward to it. The lads have been talking about the last win we had there a couple of years ago.
“There's a confidence and belief amongst the lads after our win on Monday. Training has been at a great temp this week.
“No-one expects us to get anything, but we believe we've got a game plan to go there and cause them problems and frustrate them.”
Blues defender, Gary Cahill: “I thought we played well against Manchester United but obviously there was disappointment right at the end.
“On Saturday it’s another home game to look forward to, but QPR are coming off the back of a good result.
“I watched them on Monday [beat Aston Villa] and they were great, so yet again it’s another tough game in the Premier League.
“We’re playing at home so hopefully we can get the right result. We have to prepare right and make sure we’re ready.”
BET VICTOR
Chelsea win: 1/6
Draw: 6/1
QPR win: 16/1
LAST MEETING - CHELSEA V QPR
Chelsea 0, QPR 1 – Premier League – Wednesday 2nd January 2013
Scorers: QPR – Wright-Phillips
HEAD TO HEAD - CHELSEA V QPR
Chelsea wins: 20
Draws: 18
QPR wins: 15
MATCH OFFICIALS -
Referee: M Jones
Assistant Referee: J Collin & R West
Fourth Official: R East
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Bernie Ecclestone ( Chelsea ) - Mick Jones ( QPR )
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