QPR worked as hard as they did against Aston Villa as they did against Liverpool last week.

This time they deserved a 2-0 win, and their manager's endorsement ringing in their ears.

A brace of goals from Charlie Austin, one in each half, doubled his tally for the season as Rangers found an extra gear in the second half to take the game to a very poor Villa.

Eduardo Vargas could have made it more comfortable still, but fired against Villa keeper Brad Guzan when through, but there was little doubt long before the end Rs would haul themselves off the foot of the table.