Barton: Our careers are on the line

QPR captain Joey Barton has admitted the final few games of the Barclays Premier League season have much more at stake than points and pride.

The controversial midfielder is likely to lead the side out against Arsenal at the weekend knowing that some of his team-mates are playing for their respective futures in the game.

He told the club's official website: "This is more than a game of football now. The next eight games govern our futures."

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