QPR enjoyed a strong season in the inaugural season of the Premier League,Even leading after 4 games into the season, ultimately finishing in fifth place - not high enough for
UEFA Cup qualification, but still higher than other more fancied sides like
Liverpool and
Arsenal. Moreover, their high placing ensured that Rangers finished as the top team in London. the Manchester City away game on the 17th of August was the first match ever to be broadcast live via satellite by BSkyB. ==Kit==