Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney ruled out of clash with QPR

The 27-year-old is set to join Phil Jones on the sidelines after missing training, as Sir Alex Ferguson's side look to extend their lead in the title race at Loftus Road

Manchester United are set to be without Wayne Rooney for Saturday's trip to QPR with the 27-year-old missing training sessions this week.

The England forward sat out of the 2-1 win over Reading in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday night due to a sinus problem.

And despite reports the 27-year-old was likely to make his return against Harry Redknapp's men, the striker will remain sidelined after failing to train for most of the week.

Sir Alex Ferguson will also be without defender Phil Jones, who was injured during the win over the Royals, with the 71-year-old admitting he may even miss the Champions League last-16 second leg with Real Madrid.