Charlie Austin doesn't miss, does he? It just depends on whether the goal is allowed to stand, and it's third time lucky for the Rangers hitman who collects a incisive ball from Eduardo Vargas and drills the ball past Joe Hart. The striker was played on by Eliaquim Mangala. Manchester City have been dreadful. In fact, they've been worse than that. Quality stuff from Rangers, though.

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AndyK:, external Joe Hart has been let off the hook again by the ref, shades of that awful "obstruction" decision at St. James's last season.

Any hopes Mike Dean had of a quiet Saturday evening have been dashed in 15 manic minutes at Loftus Road - this time the referee turning down strong appeals from the hosts when a shot appears to strike Bacary Sagna on the hand. It's all going off.

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Mahesh:, external What a rubbish rule! Whose fault is it that Joe Hart took two touches! Play advantage!

Adrian Remedios:, external Two goals back-to-back denied by the referee! QPR are giving City a run for their money! Good going!

Those two disallowed goals have had the equivalent effect of a shot of whisky in the home crowd. It's served as a real livener as they scream for every decision. And they almost see their side go ahead for a third time when Joe Hart saves Charlie Austin's eight-yard shot.

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"Bizarre goings on at Loftus Road. Charlie Austin has two goals disallowed in seconds. The second for an incident I don't think I've ever seen before."

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Loftus Road

"QPR fans are very fired up after that double disappointment for them. It was a huge error by Joe Hart and he is very fortunate not to have been punished for it. It would appear he was going to play it out, changed his mind but couldn't change his body quick enough."

Joe Hart... you lucky, lucky boy. The goalkeeper makes a complete hash of a free-kick - seconds after seeing one goal disallowed - and Charlie Austin picks up the ball unmarked and drills home.

However, the referee Mike Dean rules Hart kicked the ball twice from the free-kick - hitting it first with his left foot via a slip, and the goal is chalked off. Technically right, but Hart is so, so lucky. He should put the lottery on tonight.

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Charlie Austin has Loftus Road off its seats, heading home a cross from the right wing, but he had strayed a yard offside. City looking shaky at the back already...

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Loftus Road

"It's been a lively start from Manchester City. The two full-backs have pushed right up already, up to a starting position near the halfway line, and in central defence Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala have split and spread out. That will suit Mangala, but Demichelis doesn't have loads of pace at his age.

"Richard Dunne, the former City stalwart, he loves putting blocks in, putting his body on the line. I think he will be instrumental in how QPR fare today."

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a fantastic goal but it was important also. It is always difficult to attack against a defending team, who comes here to defend and not attack. You have two rows of four and we created a lot of possibilities. I am pleased because we have three points and there is an international break so it was important we closed with a victory.

"Juan Mata has played a lot of matches. I have given him the chance, I give other players the chance and at the end we shall see who plays more than the other. It is always like that in football.

"They [McNair and Blind in defence] didn't have to defend too much because we always had the ball. They only had to defend the long balls but that is difficult because Chamakh and Campbell are strong headers of the ball.

"Paddy McNair is not injured. It was cramp. It is [recent injury problems] crazy but it is what I have to deal with."

Sergio Aguero is lively early on - driving forward and leaving four defenders for dead before blazing over when he might have been better placed playing in Jesus Navas down the right.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge:, external Shame about the result today. Deserved something from the game. Looking forward to resuming full training next week.

Manchester City serve an early warning of their intentions when Sergio Aguero breaks through and bears down on goal but he takes too much time to pick out the run of Samir Nasri and his subsequent pullback is cut out.

Moe Muntz:, external We're due a downpour of goals to make up for the boring last two hours.

Manchester City are in their purple kit tonight, with QPR in their usual blue and white hoops. Both sets of fans are in good voice under the bright Loftus Road lights.

A minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday is impeccably observed. A loud cheer follows, then the referee blows his whistle. Game on.

BBC Radio Manchester summariser Fred Eyre at Loftus Road

"It's more than pouring this - it's like a tropical storm! The pitch is in perfect condition though - there are no puddles or anything, and if the rain ceased now it would only have that little bit of skid on the pitch. A night game, in London, it would be a fantastic atmosphere. But it needs to stop raining first - this is bad!

"To keep in touch with the two at the top Manchester City have to get three points here. A draw will not do. Eliaqium Mangala has had a really difficult start to his career in the Premier League, hopefully this will be the chance for him to turn a corner."

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Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock, speaking to BBC Sport: "We are having that kind of spell at the minute, nothing going right for us. If Fraizer Campbell had scored that chance he had it would have put a lot of pressure on them, but it was not to be. I thought the referee did well today, I am just disappointed to concede the goal. I think Julian Speroni will have been disappointed.

"It is hard at times for a lot of clubs at this level but you just have to keep going. I can't criticise the lads today. The passing was poor at times, though, we made some bad decisions with the ball.

"You have to work hard to make your own luck. Liverpool next, after last year that should be a cracking match and I am looking forward to it."