Martin O'Neill says Carling Cup defeat to QPR not down to weakened team

Martin O'Neill has insisted his selection of a weakened Aston Villa team was not to blame for their Carling Cup defeat to Queens Park Rangers.

From Telegraph.co.uk

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QPR move into the Fourth Round of the Carling Cup which will be played the week of November 10. The draw for the 16 remaining teams will be made on Saturday at around noon.

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Rangers will find out who their Carling Cup Fourth Round opponents will be on Saturday lunchtime. Click to continue reading...

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QPR move into the Fourth Round!


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