In brief: Pre-QPR home press conference

DEAN HOLDEN

- City's squad will train later this afternoon after enjoying lie-in in the wake of the Manchester City game.

- Holden says the Carabao Cup run has shown off the club and its supporters on a global scale.

- Assistant head coach insists the focus switches very quickly back to the league, with QPR coming to BS3.

- Holden says Ian Holloway's presence will naturally add more spice to the occasion and atmosphere.

- Looking back on the 1-1 draw at Loftus Road before Christmas, Holden says City's second-half display deserved a victory.

- Holden wary of Luke Freeman's set-piece prowess.

- Coach describes QPR's season as "indifferent" but declares: "It's all about us".

- Frank Fielding will be absent for 10 days to three weeks with a groin complaint.

- No further update on transfer dealings, reports the assistant head coach.

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