Jonathan Varane denied Burnley a first win under new boss Fabio Celestini as QPR fought back for a 1-1 draw at Loftus Road. Largie Ramazani fired Burnley ahead early, but Varane's second-half strike earned Rangers a point, with a little help from Burnley goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert. Burnley arrived winless in 13 Championship games after sacking Nicky Hayen last week.
QPR came off a topsy-turvy October, hammering Derby 4-1 and Swansea 5-0 at home, while losing 3-0 at Birmingham and 4-1 at Southampton. Burnley took the lead with seven minutes remaining in the first half when Coudert's poor header was met by Ramazani's 20-yard drive past Pierce Charles. Rangers equalised in the 65th minute when Chair teed up Varane, whose shot slipped under Coudert's glove.
QPR boss Julien Stephan praised the performance but lamented a lack of efficiency in front of goal. Burnley's Fabio Celestini admitted his team was close to taking three points but was happy with the point earned.
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