Dejected QPR players after being beaten 0-6 at Manchester City. Image:@QPRFC

Queens Park Rangers have been thrashed 0-6 away to Manchester City and have now been relegated to the Sky Bet Championship.

The much-criticised performance and departure from the Premiership has sparked a storm of recrimination, apology and negative media coverage.

Much respect is due though to the loyal QPR fans who travelled to Manchester to witness and bear a difficult experience and have given the team support throughout a troubled season.

VIDEO: Chris Ramsey spoke to the media after the defeat against at Man City.

Joey Barton offered an unreserved apology on his Twitter account afterwards and sought to rally morale for remaining matches.

Media coverage

QPR’s dismal display in defeat at Manchester City proves money can’t buy everything

QPR surrendered pathetically against Man City to seal their relegation… and now they face a £50m fine because of poor leadership

The SIX reasons it went wrong for Queens Park Rangers this season