Remy debuts for QPR

Striker Loic Remy made his QPR debut in the Barclays Premier League clash at West Ham as one of seven changes for the visitors.

The new signing from Marseille was joined by Julio Cesar in goal and defender Ryan Nelsen as Harry Redknapp returned to one of his former clubs.

West Ham also made seven changes, with defender Joey O’Brien back from a hamstring injury for the first time since New Year’s Day, while captain Kevin Nolan and midfielder Joe Cole were restored to the starting line-up following the midweek FA Cup loss at Manchester United and Marouane Chamakh made his first start since joining on loan from Arsenal.

West Ham: Jaaskelainen, Demel, Tomkins, Reid, O’Brien, Noble, Diame, Joe Cole, Nolan, Jarvis, Chamakh.

Subs: Spiegel, Carlton Cole, Collison, Vaz Te, Taylor, Diarra, Potts.

QPR: Julio Cesar, Onuoha, Nelsen, Hill, Da Silva, Derry, Mbia, Mackie, Taarabt, Wright-Phillips, Remy.

Subs: Green, Traore, Ferdinand, Park, Hoilett, Faurlin, Bothroyd.

Referee: Howard Webb (S Yorkshire)