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QPR WEST BROM JUST LIKE DECLAN Nathan compares to you, Bilic tells Rice

- By ROBERT DUNFORD at Loftus Road

SLAVEN BILIC rated Nathan Ferguson alongside Declan Rice after West Brom extended their unbeaten league start neither side created much, the deadlock was broken on 54 minutes.

Ferguson picked up the ball in his own half and was left to run 30 yards from goal. His low shot flew past keeper Joe Lumley to give Albion the lead.

The game livened up, with the QPR keeper keeping out efforts from Charlie Austin and Grady Diangana.

Barbet saw red in the 82nd minute when he was judged to have halted Hal Robson-kanu’s clear run on goal.

The day got even worse for Rangers when from the following free- kick, Pereira drove low through the wall to leave Lumley stranded.

QPR manager Mark Warburton said of Barbet’s dismissal: “I thought it was harsh. I felt as though it was a tangle of bodies. But I haven’t seen the replay yet. If there was a tangle, then it’s 50-50.

“We just lost at home and missed d the chance to go top of the table e so obviously I’m disappoint­ed.” QPR WESTBROM 0 ........ Shots on Target .........7 4 ........Shots off Target .........4 4 ................Corners .................6 21 .................Fouls.................. 10 0 ...............Offsides .................3 75.5 ..Passing Success ... 78.0 367 .......Total Passes........ 427 46.3 .......Possession ........53.7 50.....Territoria­l Adv % .....50 AFC WIMBLEDON caretaker manager Glyn Hodges hailed his side’s performanc­e despite defeat.

Mo Eisa scored a brace after Marcus Maddison opened the scoring for Posh.

Mitch Pinnock and Anthony Wordsworth replied in the second half for Dons.

Hodges said:

“I was pleased with their efforts.”

Peterborou­gh boss Darren Ferguson heaped praise on Eisa, saying: “Mo’s finishes were outstandin­g.”

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IT’S FERGIE TIME Baggies kid Ferguson enjoys his goal, and he is tipped to emulate Declan Rice (below)

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