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Terry and Cole expected to feature for Chelsea and will shake hands at QPR

Image: John Terry: Set to feature for Chelsea against Queens Park Rangers and will take part in pre-match handshake

John Terry and Ashley Cole are expected to be fit for Chelsea's game at QPR and are set to take part in the pre-match handshake.

"It just gives a good outlook to the people that there is one beforehand, and everyone will focus on their game."

Enmity

Saturday's handshake also has the potential to fan the flames of supporter enmity, which has grown in the wake of a saga dating back almost a year. "There comes a point where we hopefully put the history behind us," said the manager. "A lot has been written and said about it, and let's change the focus on to the football. The fans want to watch a good football match. "We would like both sets of supporters, and especially our fans, to support their team. "Football is here to unite people, rather than divide people. That's always been the case. That's what we set out our fans to do." But he added: "Every time we go to Loftus Road it's always a feisty day. A big derby for us, a small ground with very passionate supporters from both sides. "The rivalry is well known, so it's going to be a heated atmosphere."

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