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Carlos Tevez struck from the penalty spot in the 75th minute as Manchester United edged into the quarter finals of the Carling Cup following a dour match.

The Argentine made no mistake from the spot after substitute Danny Welbeck had been felled by Peter Ramage, but it was far from a vintage United victory.

Ji-Sung Park earlier hit a post but a much-changed United side failed to turn their utter dominance into chances.

QPR defended throughout, though Samuel di Carmine had a late effort ruled out.

The Italian forced home from close range but the official’s flag was the right call – and an equaliser would have been some injustice given the visitors’ reticence to attack throughout a frustrating encounter.

1-0 Tevez (Pen) 76′