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Carver Wary Of Rangers Backlash
Written by Newcastle Utd
John Carver believes Queens Park Rangers will feel they still have a point to prove as they play hosts to United on Saturday
By Emily Bulmer
John Carver believes Queens Park Rangers will feel they still have a point to prove as they play hosts to Newcastle United this weekend.
Chris Ramsey's R's side are already heading for Championship football next season after a 6-0 defeat at Manchester City last time out sealed their fate with two games remaining.
Carver, however, accepts that the pressure will be on his side to perform, knowing that three points could potentially secure the Magpies' safety.
"If I was Chris Ramsey and I had just lost at Man City by the score line they lost then I'd be at my players to put on a show," said United's head coach.
"Let's not forget this is their last home game in the Premier League for at least one season and they did take a beating last weekend, so I'd want my players to put on a good show.
"Yes, they may be a little more relaxed, yes he might play some younger players, but there's one or two players in that team that will have a point to prove and will want to go out on a high.
"We know how difficult it is to go to Man City and get a result but that will drive them forward now.
"I have sympathy for Chris - he hasn't got a great deal of experience managing in the Premier League but he's a good guy and a good coach and hopefully he'll get the job next season.
"But for now there are some big characters in the QPR dressing room that won't want to do us any favours at the weekend.
"I'm looking forward to it because it's going to be a big challenge for us, there will be pressure on but we will have to embrace that."