Harry Redknapp: 'Mixed feelings following Manchester City draw'

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has praised his players following their "great performance" against Manchester City.

The R's held the champions to a 2-2 draw at Loftus Road earlier today, although they would have claimed all three points if not for Sergio Aguero's strike seven minutes from time.

Redknapp was pleased with QPR's work-rate, although he was understandably frustrated after seeing his side concede late on much like in last month's home defeat at the hands of Liverpool.

"Before the game we'd have taken a point but when went 2-1 up felt three points were there for us," he told BBC Sport. "We worked hard, pressed and closed and overall it was a great performance.

"We played well against Chelsea and it was an incredible game against Liverpool. We should have had another three or four points. We were playing the champions and we should take a point but when you play as well as we have - they looked under the cosh at 1-0.

"A second goal would have really put them in trouble. But that's why they are champions, they came back - and the little fella they've got up front is a genius."

QPR, who are currently 19th in the Premier League table, travel to face Newcastle United following the two-week international break.