Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes has said that Arsenal are "as tough as it gets" ahead of their trip to Loftus Road this afternoon.

Hughes, whose side beat Liverpool 3-2 in a dramatic turnaround in their last home fixture, insists that Rangers have the talent to challenge the Gunners despite their recent run of form.

"It's a big, big test for us," he said. "This is as tough as it gets, but we've trained well all week.

"We were exceptional in patches against Liverpool. No-one has come here and turned us over. It's down to us to stand up and be counted.

"We're not thinking of relegation. We're focusing on each game and taking it on its merit. I believe we have the talent to do it."

The Hoops are currently in the relegation places, one point from safety.