QPR v Stoke 4DEC21 0 - 2 FT 5th/35pts

We cant influence other teams results so as long as we keep winning that will be the main thing. The season is long and arduous with many twists and turns so as long as we can keep getting results our fate is in our own hands.

In respect of Warburtons team choice for this match I think he will stick with a winning team and the only change will depend on the fitness of Wallace. If Wallace is out then Odubajo will replace him. Even if Mccallum is fit I couldn't see him starting purely because he hasn't played for some time.

I don't think the results in general were that bad when you look at the teams outside the top 6. If we can beat Stoke we'll now be not only clear of them in 7th but pulling well clear of the teams in 8th, 9th and below.

Team news:

No WALLACE
No ADOMAH
No ODUBAJO

We are very short at the back. We only have 6 subs.

Kakay replaces Adomah. Field comes in for Wallace.

It could be 4 at the back, but I suspect we may see Willock at left wing back, as he did play there twice this season. Johansen can then play further forward.

I'd predict:

Dieng
Dickie Dunne Barbet
Kakay Field Dozzell Willock
Chair Johansen
Austin

I just think Warburton will try and keep the shape we have been using so well.

Field has set up on the left and looks to be playing as the wing back. Could he be another find like Albert was on the right.

Caught on the break again.

0 - 1 Stoke

30 minutes gone and we've had plenty of possession without any real threat.