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MATCH PREVIEW
RANGERS are back on the road again this weekend, with a vital Barclays Premier League clash against Hull City at the KC Stadium.
Fresh from clinching their first away win of the campaign at Sunderland ten days ago, Chris Ramsey’s charges will be keen to maintain their positive momentum in Humberside, against a Hull side embroiled in the scrap for survival towards the foot of the table.
Just one point and one place separates the R’s in 17th from the Tigers in 16th, with Rangers knowing victory on their travels this weekend will see them leapfrog Steve Bruce’s side in the table.
Both clubs head into the game on the back of morale-boosting wins against sides towards the foot of the Premier League.
Whilst Rangers were celebrating at the Stadium of Light last Tuesday, Bruce’s side were toasting an equally important triumph at home to Aston Villa, courtesy of goals from front-duo Nikica Jelavic and Dame N’Doye.
That victory was much-needed for Hull, who has previously gone five matches in all competitions without a win.
QPR will be without injured trio Richard Dunne (knee), Nedum Onuoha (hamstring) and Leroy Fer (knee), whilst Mauricio Isla is a doubt.
However, Charlie Austin is back in contention following a recent foot injury.
The Tigers could recall midfielder Mo Diame. The Senegal international has been missing for the last 10 weeks after picking up a knee injury back in December, but is set to return this weekend.
Fresh from clinching their first away win of the campaign at Sunderland ten days ago, Chris Ramsey’s charges will be keen to maintain their positive momentum in Humberside, against a Hull side embroiled in the scrap for survival towards the foot of the table.
Just one point and one place separates the R’s in 17th from the Tigers in 16th, with Rangers knowing victory on their travels this weekend will see them leapfrog Steve Bruce’s side in the table.
Both clubs head into the game on the back of morale-boosting wins against sides towards the foot of the Premier League.
Whilst Rangers were celebrating at the Stadium of Light last Tuesday, Bruce’s side were toasting an equally important triumph at home to Aston Villa, courtesy of goals from front-duo Nikica Jelavic and Dame N’Doye.
That victory was much-needed for Hull, who has previously gone five matches in all competitions without a win.
QPR will be without injured trio Richard Dunne (knee), Nedum Onuoha (hamstring) and Leroy Fer (knee), whilst Mauricio Isla is a doubt.
However, Charlie Austin is back in contention following a recent foot injury.
The Tigers could recall midfielder Mo Diame. The Senegal international has been missing for the last 10 weeks after picking up a knee injury back in December, but is set to return this weekend.
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R’s defender, Steven Caulker: “We know the importance of this game this weekend.
“Off the back of the Sunderland win, we hope we can go on a run now.
“With 13 games to go, it’s almost down to the cliché of 13 Cup Finals, but we’ll just continue to take each game as it comes.
“This is a six-pointer and we’ve got to be at full throttle from the outset.”
Hull defender, Michael Dawson: “There are lots of teams in and around us. It is very tight and it’s a big game Saturday.
“It's all about winning our home games. Earlier in the season we were not beating the teams in and around us, especially at home, so we know Saturday is a big one and a chance for us to follow up the Villa win by doing that.
“We looked at the fixtures before the Newcastle game and we knew we had a run coming up against teams in and around us in the table.
“We built the confidence after the Manchester City result and now we have to build on the win against Villa because it is all about winning now.”
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Hull City win: 11/10
Draw: 9/4
QPR win: 13/5
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QPR 0, Hull City 1 – Premier League – Saturday 16th August 2014
Scorers: Hull City – Chester
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Hull City wins: 14
Draws: 15
QPR wins: 15
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Referee: A Taylor
Assistant Referee: L Betts & D Bryan
Fourth Official: C Pawson
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