These clubs have moved in different directions since QPR's relegation from the top flight in 1996, before which they finished above Chelsea in 15 of 22 seasonsRangers have never been bigger than their glamorous west London neighbours, but they were often better than them before falling on hard times while the Blues established themselves as one of Europe's top teams.
The fall-out from the dramatic Manchester derby may have barely had time to settle, but Manchester City are straight back into cup action against Premier League opposition.Mark Hughes knows that time waits for no man, or team in fact, so they will be keen to get back into the winning groove after United brought their five match unbeaten run to a halt. Fulham's season is yet to catch fire, with just two wins from their opening five league games, although their Europa League progress has been solid.
The fall-out from the dramatic Manchester derby may have barely had time to settle, but Manchester City are straight back into cup action against Premier League opposition.Mark Hughes knows that time waits for no man, or team in fact, so they will be keen to get back into the winning groove after United brought their five match unbeaten run to a halt. Fulham's season is yet to catch fire, with just two wins from their opening five league games, although their Europa League progress has been solid.