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QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth sets challenge ahead of Leeds United clash

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QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth has set his side the challenge of causing an upset against Leeds United at Elland Road tonight.

Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to return to winning ways after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Southampton last Saturday.

Prior to the loss against Russell Martin’s side, Leeds were six league games unbeaten – a run which has seen the side come into play-off contention.

Meanwhile, QPR are sat inside the relegation zone after picking up just two wins so far this campaign.

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Gareth Ainsworth on facing ‘tough’ Leeds United side

QPR boss Ainsworth spoke at his pre-match press conference yesterday, with the 50-year-old targeting an upset at Elland Road.

“I want two wins out of Leeds and Blackburn,” he said.

“Leeds are a Premier League outfit and it is no shock they’re near the top. But we should have got something at Southampton when we went there, so Saturday’s result should give us confidence.

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“We must pick up the pieces from Saturday, lick our wounds and get back on the horse and ride as fast as we can forward again.

“We need to be more threatening going forward and get that solidity at the back again.

“We all know what we can do and anybody can beat anybody on their day.”