Fulham have already hit fifth gear from first whistle - never did they finish in the fast lane like Friday.

For those who saw it: think Blackburn a couple of weeks ago. A great first half gave way to Whites backs against walls in the second.

QPR were never in the Rover class.

Early doors: Moussa Dembele

From the second minute when Ryan Tunnicliffe dropped a shoulder, got round James Perch and picked out an unmarked Moussa Dembele to head home, it looked over and out.

It was a goal that would leave any coach bereft - never mind Chris Ramsey. The Rs coach must have wondered why he and the backroom staff prepared all week when you concede like that.

Chance: Massimo Luongo (R)

Even so, Mass Luongo should have levelled, but snatched his shot when through to hit the side netting rather than the back of it.

And that was that from an Rs point of view.

Why so emphatic for a Fulham side less than Championship contenders so far?

The blunt truth is Rangers have also yet to shine, save Charlie Austin in attack.

More worrying, man for man, apart from Rob Green in goal, and that was because Andy Lonergan had so little to do, Fulham were a yard quicker, hungrier and creative.

Matt Phillips? This was a player touted as anything from £4m to £8m in the transfer window. James Husband pocketed him.

In charge: James Husband (R)

Austin himself? He got nought supply, and when he did get hold of the ball Tim Ream and Richard Stearman were so tight to him, they could have been Tangoing in Strictly.

The Rs midfield looked barren of ideas. In contrast, Tom Cairney, Tunnicliffe and Jamie O’Hara hammered away - and in the end 4-0 disguised wasted chances. Steadier shooting in the last 10 minutes and it would have been 6-0 like four years ago.

Ramsey might have signed Ryan Fredericks during the summer. Instead, he opted for Wigan’s James Perch.

Speed merchant: Ryan Fredericks

Judging by the pair’s performances on Friday, he got the wrong one.

Rangers for the top six? On this showing, they’ll be luck to avoid the bottom half dozen, while Fulham should cash in on this showing and head towards to the play-offs.