What happened in QPR v Manchester City?
What happened in QPR v Manchester City?
QPR’s intentions soon became clear as City ran into massed ranks of resistance and the early celebratory mood became tense as Mancini’s side struggled to fashion clear-cut chances. The breakthrough finally came six minutes before half-time.
What happened in the QPR v Sunderland game?
In scenes of near bedlam, City looked to be suffering a dramatic collapse as QPR – safe after Stoke City drew with Bolton – held on to an unlikely advantage with United leading at Sunderland. 20 mins: Wayne Rooney sends Man Utd two points clear at the top by giving his side a 1-0 lead at Sunderland.
What went wrong for QPR at Stoke?
Bolton’s failure to beat Stoke meant QPR survived anyway, which was the very least their defiant defending deserved in a truly astonishing game. For 38 long minutes the Blues could not find a way through their opponents’ blanket defence. Mark Hughes had set his side up to spend long periods without the ball and challenged City to find a gap.
Why was the Britannia Stadium so important to QPR?
Instead it was events at the Britannia Stadium that were of huge importance as, from being in a position of relative comfort in terms of their own top-flight status, QPR were now hanging over the trapdoor, with the famous fat lady beginning to clear her throat.
What happened in the 2013 Champions League in Manchester City?
The 2013–14 season marked the first time City advanced to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. There, the Blues were defeated by Barcelona 4–1 on aggregate.
Who are QPR’s Hughes signings in the starting XI?
Five of the players who start for City are Hughes signings. Along with Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips, Onuoha is one of three former City academy players in the QPR starting XI. QPR XI (4-4-2): Kenny; Onuoha, Hill, Ferdinand, Taiwo; Wright-Phillips, Derry, Barton, Mackie; Cisse, Zamora
What happened in 9090 + 5 mins of Sunderland Vs Man Utd?
90 + 5 mins: Man Utd win at Sunderland but City are still playing. And City despair turns to delirium as Sergio Aguero scores a last-gasp winner. It is utter heartbreak for Man Utd’s fans at the Stadium of Light, though, as news filters through of the late drama.