Queens Park Rangers Vs Chelsea


Queens Park Rangers vs Chelsea

Loftus Road Stadium (London), Sunday, October 23 11:00 ET

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Third placed Chelsea will try to keep the pressure on league leaders when they make the short trip across London to face Queens Park Rangers.

QPR can move to the top of the table to win, while Chelsea could rise to second place with three points.

Matt Connolly and Adel Taarabt injury doubts QPR, while Danny Gabbidon is ruled out with a knee injury.

Jay Bothroyd and Heidar Helguson both be competing for a place in the QPR attack, while end Shaun Wright-Phillips will play against his former club.

John Terry and Chelsea will play Juan Mata rested after the midweek Champions League 5-0 at Genk. Didier Drogba and Daniel Sturridge could also return to the starting lineup for the Blues.

Fernando Torres is suspended for Chelsea, while Brazilian midfielder Ramires is dropped to a knee injury.