Newcastle United could move six points clear of the Premier League's bottom three if they beat relegated Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Sunday.

A run of one win from five games has seen Alan Pardew's side drop to 17th place in the table, three points clear of Wigan Athletic, who occupy the third relegation spot.

QPR, who sit bottom of the table, have not tasted victory since beating Sunderland 3-1 on March 9, which was also just their second win on home soil this season.

Harry Redknapp's side lost 1-0 to Arsenal last time out.

QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is out with a back injury, so Robert Green will deputise between the sticks. Armand Traore is doubtful after limping off in the defeat to Arsenal, while Christopher Samba remains sidelined with a knee injury.

For Newcastle, Davide Santon and Massadio Haidara look set to miss out through injury, although Mathieu Debuchy could return after suspension.

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QPR: LDLLDL

Newcastle: LWLDLD

Possible starting lineups

QPR: Green; Fabio, Onuoha, Hill, Traore; Townsend, Jenas, Granero, Hoilett; Remy, Zamora

Newcastle: Elliot; Debuchy, Coloccini, Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa; Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez; Cisse, Gouffran

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