3 things we clearly learnt about QPR after their 1-0 defeat v Sheffield United

Queens Park Rangers suffered a fourth straight defeat as they were beaten 1-0 by Sheffield United on Tuesday evening.

Mark Warburton’s men will be coming to terms with the fact that they are out of the play-off race at the moment, but still put in a respectable showing against the Blades.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side have been one of the best in the division since the turn of the year, particularly at home, and therefore a 1-0 loss in midweek is nothing to be embarrassed about for Rangers.

Here, we have taken a look at three things we clearly learnt about QPR after their 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United…

Play-off dream in tatters

Rangers have been on a downward spiral for a few months now, winning just two of 12 in the league, but the defeat against a direct rival in the Blades, will have ended the top six dream for even the most optimistic QPR supporter.

Injuries to Seny Dieng and Chris Willock have really hurt Rangers in the last couple of months, and they will be starting to plan for 2022/23 in the second tier after Tuesday evening’s result.

QPR are three points off of the top six, but have played two more than Middlesbrough in sixth, and there are no signs in the way they are playing that they will be able to go on a run to force their way back into contention.

Attacking contingent falling away

Andre Gray was very ineffective coming back into the side to play alongside Lyndon Dykes in a front two at Bramall Lane.

The gruelling season is beginning to show in the performances of key man Ilias Chair as well as QPR created just 0.31 expected goals (xG) on the night.

Rangers had five shots in the match, four from long range, only two from open play and their only one on target was a tame header from the edge of the box from