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Premier League
May 10, 2015 at 1.30pm UK
 
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6-0

Aguero (4', 50', 65' pen.), Kolarov (32'), Milner (70'), Silva (87')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Half-Time Report: Queens Park Rangers on brink of relegation

A 2-0 half-time deficit away at Manchester City means that Queens Park Rangers are 45 minutes away from being relegated from the Premier League.

First-half goals from Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and Aleksandar Kolarov have left Queens Park Rangers on the verge of being relegated.

The Hoops went into the clash at the Etihad Stadium knowing that only a victory would suffice if they were to preserve their Premier League status for another week, but, as early as the fourth minute, the situation looked bleak.

Aguero inherited possession inside the QPR half and, having been allowed to ghost past a number of visiting defenders, the Argentine then showed good composure to lift the ball over onrushing goalkeeper Robert Green.

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero shoots to score during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on May 10, 2015© Getty Images

It was the City striker's 23rd Premier League goal of the campaign and also his fourth against the West Londoners in five outings.

It was a positive response to having fallen behind by QPR, who had the ball in the net in the 19th minute, only for Charlie Austin's downward header to be ruled out for offside. It was the third goal that Austin has had disallowed in two games against City this term.

There was then further disappointment in the 32nd minute as the hosts doubled their advantage, with Aguero once again heavily involved.

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on May 10, 2015© Getty Images

It was he that was fouled by Richard Dunne 25 yards from goal and, from the resultant free kick, City left-back Kolarov curled his effort through the QPR wall and beyond the reach of Green.

Three minutes later, Aguero raced clear of the visiting defence, but his low shot was saved by Green, while up the other Leroy Fer's chipped effort struck the crossbar and an off-balance Bobby Zamora could only head into the hands of City goalkeeper Joe Hart from the rebound.

As the half drew to a close, City remained on top of proceedings, although they were unable to improve their position further before referee Mike Dean blew the whistle for the break.

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