QPR handed Derby County a heavy 4-0 defeat on Friday night at Loftus Road, marking a tough start for John Eustace at the helm of the Rams. Inspired by a brilliant Ilias Chair, the Londoners quickly took the lead with an unstoppable strike from the Moroccan midfielder in the first half. Minutes later, Koki Saito doubled the advantage after excellent work from Chair, giving the hosts a comfortable lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Rangers continued their dominance. Chair netted his second goal of the night with a close-range finish, confirming his resurgence after a dry spell in front of goal. Southampton loanee Ronnie Edwards then sealed the score with a header from a free-kick, capping off a convincing performance from the home side. Meanwhile, Derby County struggled to create clear chances and displayed worrying defensive weaknesses.
With this victory, QPR moves closer to the top six and can now realistically aim for a play-off spot at the end of the season. On the other hand, Derby County remains in trouble and could slip into the relegation zone if their direct rivals win this weekend. John Eustace now faces a daunting challenge to turn things around and avoid a nightmare end to the season.
