Queens Park Rangers

After surging to the Championship title last season, there are high hopes amongst Rangers fans that they could just stay in the top division. Not only that but that they could finish well above the drop zone. Neil Warnock is certain to stay on as coach while playmaker Adel Taarabt also looks like staying on, however the lack of cash available could be a sticky point.

Goalkeeper

Paddy Kenny has Premier League experience, and is clearly trusted by Warnock who coached the Irish man at Sheffield United. Radek Cerny is also a viable back up, so you wouldn't expect too many worries here.

Defence

There is also a large mentality similar to Norwich here, where as most of the side who got the side into the league could be trusted. Danny Gabbidon has brought it to breathe some experience into the back four, and this could be a good signing should he be able to stay injury free.

Midfield

 Gabbidon's former West Ham United team mate Kieron Dyer no doubt has talent, and if he can once and for all stay fit, he will be a danger for most defences. The controversial Alejandro Faurlin may fee he has a point to prove, but it is the enigmatic Taarabt who will be the main threat.

Forwards

This has been identified as a weak point within this squad, and the new boys will be trusted with preserving this sides Premier League status. DJ Campbell make a good impression last season, but Jay Bothroyd will have to prove critics wrong.

Manager

Divides opinion throughout the country, but experience could be key here. Has brought teams up before, but has also led them right back down. However he arguably has far more talent at his disposal here than he has done before.

Areas to Strengthen

When you are a new side in this division. strengthening can always take place. However with no money available that is easier said than done. Other sides coming up have spent more cash, but they should still have enough to avoid the dreaded drop back down.

Expectation

Like most sides coming up, staying here will be enough for most of the Loftus Road faithful. Some may let their minds wander and think of a mid table finish, but preservation will be the priority.

Odds
 
2000/1 (Sky Bet)

Players in

DJ Campbell £1.5m (Blackpool) Shaun Wright-Phillips undisclosed (Manchester City) Anton Ferdinand £3m (Sunderland) Armand Traore undisclosed (Arsenal) Joey Barton free (Newcastle United) Danny Gabbidon free (West Ham United) Kieron Dyer free (West Ham United) Jay Bothroyd free (Cardiff City) Brian Murphy free (Ipswich Town) Bruno Perone free (Tombense)

Players out

Mikele Leigertwood undisclosed (Reading) Lee Brown free (Bristol Rovers) Peter Ramage loan (Crystal Palace) Angelo Balanta loan (MK Dons) Peter Ramage loan (Crystal Palace) Kaspars Gorkss loan (Reading) Michael Doughty loan (Crawley Town) Georgios Tofas free (Anagennisi Dherynia) Joe Oastler free (Torquay United) Gavin Mahon free (Notts County) Romone Rose free (Muangthong United) Leon Clarke free (Swindon Town) Pascal Chimbonda, Lee Cook, Martin Rowlands, Josh Parker, Joe Oastler, Elliot Cox, Niki-Lee Bulmer (all released)