Latest: Everton 0 QPR 0 – Rangers having to defend at Goodison Park
QPR have mostly been on the back foot in the FA Cup third round clash at Park, where kick-off was delayed by 10 minutes because of congestion around the surrounding area.
Goalkeeper Julio Cesar is making his first appearance of the season for Rangers, who had an early effort on goal when Gary O’Neil sent a long-range effort wide.
Nikica Jelavic – a transfer target for R’s boss Harry Redknapp – is making his first start for Everton since September.
The Croatian brought a near-post save from Cesar, who was also able to gather shots from Ross Barkley and Gareth Barry.
Everton: Robles, Coleman, Oviedo, Stones, Alcaraz, McCarthy, Barry, Naismith, Barkley, Osman, Jelavic.
Subs: Howard, Hibbert, Heitinga, Pienaar, Mirallas, Vellios, Lukaku.
QPR: Cesar, Simpson, Onuoha, Hill, Assou-Ekotto, Traore, Phillips, Barton, Henry, O’Neil, Austin.
Subs: Murphy, Dunne, Johnson, Onyewu, Kranjcar, Zamora, Benayoun.
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04/01/2014 @ 3:48 pm
Second thoughts they should have played me as center forward. So what Im 54 and overweight. They wont have to pay me and Il give it everything Ive got.
04/01/2014 @ 3:46 pm
Goal!! Ross Barkley hits a right footed shot to the lower right corner from the left penalty area and scores!! Everton now leads 1 – 0
04/01/2014 @ 3:45 pm
Jalavic will be cup tied after this game and not able to play for anyone in the FA cup reducing his value. Should have kept him off the pitch and given someone else a chance like a youth. Not Lukaka.