The Moroccan striker had an impressive performance, scoring two goals for Queens Park Rangers in their 2-1 victory against Fulham. This win lifted QPR from the bottom of the English Premier League standings, surpassing Reading.
Meanwhile, Manchester United maintained their lead by defeating Sunderland 3-1. However, Liverpool faced a 1-3 loss against Aston Villa. In another match, Manchester City secured a comfortable victory against Newcastle, despite a notable performance from Demba Ba.