The defender was culpable for the QPR goal, giving the ball away before deflecting Ilias Chair’s strike past his own goalkeeper. But he then was in the right place at the right time deep into injury time, at the same end, to see a deflected shot of his own beat Seny Dieng and send Unitedites behind that goal wild.
United had appeared on course for only a second defeat in 10 games until the death, remaining nine points clear of third-placed Blackburn Rovers in the table despite falling five behind leaders Burnley.
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13. Subs: Jack Robinson 5
Was roundly booed by his former fans as he came on at half-time to replace Clark Photo: Andrew Yates
14. James McAtee 6
Replaced his City pal Doyle and showed some bright sparks with the ball Photo: David Klein
15. Daniel Jebbison 5.5
Came on for Baldock and looked a handful in his brief cameo, forcing a smart save from Dieng at his near post. Booked for a late challenge in injury time Photo: Darren Staples
16. Jayden Bogle n/a
Replaced Ahmedhodzic with seven minutes of normal time to go Photo: Lexy IIsley