The 2-1 loss earned Rangers a stinging rebuke from quotable QPR manager Ian Holloway. 

"I like my teams to represent my character and I have never gone down with a whimper in my life," reported BBC Sport after the loss. 

"Some of the things I saw in the second half were incredible. When you are 2-0 down and you get a free-kick surely you run to the ball and take it as quickly as possible," added Holloway. 

"Twice we allowed City players to pick the ball up and walk backwards with it. One got booked for time-wasting and the other didn't, but where was the fight from my players?

"City didn't even have to work for their goals. We need another win to be safe and we have been trying to get it for four games now." 

City's win meant it was back-to-back victories for them as they fight to stay clear of the relegation zone. 

Marlon Pack put the hosts ahead in the 14th minute and Jamie Paterson made it 2-0 in the 40th minute before Idrissa Sylla scored a consolation for Rangers in injury time.

Luongo picked up a yellow. Both Aussies played a full game.