QPR player ratings - 'Impressive' 7/10 but 'lethargic' 3/10 in painful Watford defeat

The survival fight became even tougher for QPR after a home defeat to London rivals Watford at Sunday lunchtime.

It was another gutting defeat for QPR as the Championship strugglers were beaten by Watford at Loftus Road on Sunday afternoon.

Just as they did against Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend, Marti Cifuentes' side dominated in the first half but two Jake Livermore goals from outside the box in the second half proved too much to overturn for QPR despite late pressure and a Lyndon Dykes goal. The side now sit five points adrift of safety in the second tier ahead of meetings with Millwall and Huddersfield this month.

Here's how the QPR stars got on against the Hornets on Sunday.

5. Reggie Cannon - 4

Caught out a few times by Watford players. | Getty Images

6. Sam Field - 4

Foolish to find himself in the referee's book so early. Looked a little clumsy early on but did improve after the break. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

7. Jack Colback - 3

A day to forget for Colback on his return. Looked lethargic from the off, committing a string of fouls including a nasty two-legged one on Asprilla. Did grow into the game but was slow to close down for Livermore's second. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

8. Ilias Chair - 7

Chair showed plenty of endeavour on his return to the side. Looked like he could make things happen. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images