Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is looking forward to facing QPR.

Trips to Loftus Road used to be commonplace - and United have a formidable record there under Sir Alex, losing just once in 11 games against the Hoops - but the Reds haven't played the West London outfit since March 1996. QPR's return to the top flight has triggered plenty of memories for the United manager, however, who told Inside United he's relishing this weekend's visit.

"It was always a great atmosphere at Loftus Road," he told manutd.com. "I remember we used to get a big allocation. We'd get the entire end behind one goal and then some more space around the side.

"The United fans, as you can imagine, loved that and would generate terrific noise. Loftus Road is one of those places where the fans feel as though they're right on top of the pitch. We had some great nights there."