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Harry Redknapp: Charlie Austin CAN reach 20-goal milestone
HARRY REDKNAPP believes Charlie Austin could possibly match the likes of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Manchester City hitman Sergio Aguero by netting 20 Premier League goals this term for QPR.
Charlie Austin (left) has been amongst the goals for QPR this term
Austin has been in irresistible form for the Hoops, scoring eight teams in the league this season.
Redknapp will be without Austin for Monday night's game away to Everton (8pm) after the striker was sent off in last Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley.
The likes of Aguero and Sanchez have been scoring goals for fun for City and Arsenal respectively, and Redknapp sees no reason why Austin can't cap off a great personal debut season in England's top flight by reaching the 20-goal target.
He said: "He's done very well. He's scored his goals and this is his first year in the Premier League.
"He has to keep that going for the rest of the season now.
Harry Redknapp thinks Charlie Austin can reach the 20-goal landmark
He's capable of getting 20 goals and it would be great for him
"He's capable of getting 20 goals and it would be great for him."
QPR have enjoyed a mini revival of late, and are above the drop zone in 17th spot, after a run of form that has yielded seven points from their past five league games.
Redknapp also admits that it will be a tough proposition trying to get a positive result from Goodison Park without Austin.
He added: "We've got to adopt a different approach and we are still searching for a formula.
"With Austin away from home, we have struggled to get points, but now we need to pick up points on the road without him."