Half-Time Report: Queens Park Rangers holding Arsenal to goalless draw

Queens Park Rangers are holding Arsenal to a 0-0 draw in this evening's Premier League clash at Loftus Road.

Both sides launched into the opposing final third early on, as Charlie Austin and Francis Coquelin probed forward for their respective teams.

In the 23rd minute, Bobby Zamora held off several challenges before teeing up Austin, whose half-volley from the edge of the area was caught by David Ospina.

Moments later, the visitors countered through Olivier Giroud, the Frenchman marauding into the QPR box before forcing a low save from stopper Robert Green.

Thirty-six minutes in, a low cross from Matt Phillips threatened to turn into a shot from the right flank, but Ospina was again able to get a vital hand on the ball as another promising move broke down.

Arsenal finished the first half strongly, as Santi Cazorla stung Green's palms with a volley, but ultimately neither side was able to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes.