MANCHESTER UNITED were left embarrassed in West London as QPR put four past them in a pre-season friendly.
Things certainly didn’t go to plan for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was awarded a new contract by the club earlier today.
Jesse Lingard got the scoring started early, but the Championship side roared back with goals from Charlie Austin, Moses Odubajo and Lyndon Dykes.
Anthony Elanga found the net late on, but the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium was rocking come full-time.
- Final score: QPR 4-2 Man Utd
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THAT’S A FIRST
This wasn’t an official match but it still carries a lot of value for Queens Park Rangers.
Before today’s friendly encounter, QPR hadn’t been able to beat Manchester United since 1992.
That was when the Rs thrashed United with a score of 4-1 at Old Trafford.
Since then, the Red Devils won a staggering 14 out of all their 17 meetings – they also overcome the west Londoners in their last seven games.
What a way to unofficially end this poor run…
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Manchester United dominated 55.8 per cent of possession despite their heavy defeat.
United produced a total of 12 shots against Queens Park Rangers, seven of which were on target.
QPR, on the other hand, registered 10 shots, half of which were on target.
The Rs dominated in the air as they won 83.3 per cent of aerial duels and there were no bookings, finally enough
FT: QPR 4-2 MAN UTD
Queens Park Rangers thrashed Manchester United in a thrilling friendly encounter at Loftus Road.
United opened the scoring after just three minutes when Mason Greenwood gained possession deep in midfield and found Facundo Pellistri with a wonderful through ball.
Pellistri then switched with Jesse Lingard, who broke inside the box and beat Seny Dieng with ease.
But the Red Devils’ celebrations were cut short just four minutes later when QPR captain Lee Wallace’s crisp cross from the left wing found Charlie Austin unmarked and forgotten by Teden Mengi inside the box.
Austin got the header and gave Tom Heaton absolutely no chance to react.
Things got so much better for the Rs in the second half as they scored three goals in less than eight minutes.
It all started when Chris Willock’s shot got deflected to the far post where captain Wallace kept the ball in play and cut it back to Dykes, who found the back of the net on 52 minutes.
Then Moses Odubajo beat Lee Grant with an absolute screamer just five minutes later.
And Dykes completed a brace with a beautiful left-footed effort.
United hit back in the 73rd minute with Anthony Elanga’s clinical shot following an assist by Shola Shoretire
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PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THAT’S FULL-TIME IN LONDON!!!!!
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90 WHAT A CHANCE!
United get the chance to score a third as Elanga delivers wonderful cross from the left flank.
Hugill is there on his own in front of open goal but fails to get a touch
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88 This is a perfect dress rehearsal for QPR as this match is boosting their confidence.
This has also been a useful learning curve for United’s youngsters as well as Solskjaer, who will be looking to challenge for the title this coming season
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85 SUBSTITUTION
United manager Solskjaer introduces Hugill, who takes Williams’ place
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83 Elanga is showing a lot of promise against QPR, definitely one for United’s future.
The forward is standing out thanks to his positioning, dribbling abilities and passing skills.
Oh, and he also scored a goal
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80 Here’s how Elanga put United back on the scoreboard.
The Red Devils’ youngsters are not giving up!
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78 SUBSTITUTION
United manager Solskjaer makes some more changes as Bernard and Fish replace Tuanzebe and Mengi respectively
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77 CHANCE
United’s youngsters are showing tremendous hunger as they aren’t giving up.
Mata sets Elanga up on the left and the forward delivers a shot that is blocked by Walsh
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75 United have hit back but still have a lot of work to do.
Remember, they conceded three goals in just eight minutes from QPR
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73 Hello, United show some life and get their hopes up!
Shoretire sets Elanga up inside the box and the Red Devils ace delivers a fine left-footed effort that sends the ball to Walsh’s bottom right corner
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
UNITED HIT BACK WITH ELANGA!!!!!!!!
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72 CHANCE!
QPR come close to a fifth as Adomah’s cross from the right finds Dykes in a tight angle.
The striker gets the header but is under too much pressure from Mengi and sends the ball out for a goal-kick
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70 United are currently playing with a full youth side, with the exception of Mata.
QPR are gaining a lot of confidence ahead of the new campaign as they are all over the Red Devils
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67 SUBSTITUTION
United manager Solskjaer is not done yet as he also introduces Levitt, Galbraith and Mejbri who come on for Pereira, Wan-Bissaka and Lingard respectively
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65 SUBSTITUTION
QPR manager Warburton makes a few changes of his own as well.
Adomah, Kelman, Thomas, Masterson, Kakay and McCallum replace Willock, Odubajo, Barbet, Dickie, Wallace and Chair respectively
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65 SUBSTITUTION
United manager Solskjaer responds with another switch as Shoretire replaces Greenwood
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63 In fact, QPR fans are currently chanting: “Can we play you every week?”
Of course, United are currently missing a lot of key players who are still resting after Euro 2020
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60 United manager Solskjaer looks completely dejected in the dugout.
But it’s party time on the stands are QPR fans are loving every minute of this
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59 Oh dear, things are getting really tough for United…
QPR have scored three goals in just seven minutes in what proves to be an incredible second half.
This time, Dykes completes a brace with a beautiful left-footed effort!
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!
QPR MAKE IT FOUR WITH DYKES!!!!!!!!!
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57 My word, what a goal that was!
Odubajo plays the ball down his attacking third and beats Grant with an unstoppable long-range shot just off the box!
Incredible, just incredible!
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
QPR MAKE IT THREE WITH ODUBAJO’S SCREAMER!!!!!!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
