Preview: United v QPR

Whistle blower: Gloucestershire official Lee Probert takes charge of his first United game of the season, though he presided over the Rs’ 5-0 home defeat to Swansea on the opening day. His last Reds game was the 2-0 home win over West Brom in March.

Rivals watch: Arsenal visit Aston Villa in Saturday’s evening kick-off, but the biggest game of the weekend is third-placed Chelsea’s encounter with Man City on Sunday (16:00 GMT).

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