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.

13. SUB - Elijah Dixon-Bonner - 5

Tried to busy himself in midfield but had little chance to make an impact. | Getty Images

14. SUB - Ziyad Larkeche - 4

Only a cameo but one of his first acts was to pass the ball out of play. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

15. SUB - Andre Dozzell - 6

Added drive to his side after coming on. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

16. Matteo Salamon - N/A

Unused sub. | Getty Images