As bad as some of Wenger's decisions were, the game was lost because of two embarrassing Vermaelen errors, and RVP missing a sitter at the other end. The poor passing, control and all-round sloppiness was not just because Ramsey was playing. It was almost as bad the performance in Milan. The pitch was awful, but that can't be an excuse for failing at all the basics. QPR worked hard, but the goals were gifted.

But yes, starting Ramsey on the left and belated and odd substitutions were classic WUMger. No-one comes out with credit today apart from Koscielny, and perhaps Szczesny for a good save at the end.

Positive results in the next few games and we can consign this to a bad day.