BIRMINGHAM, England - Aston Villa eased their relegation worries as Christian Benteke's late strike clinched a crucial 3-2 win over fellow strugglers QPR on Saturday.
Paul Lambert's team moved six points clear of the Premier League's bottom three thanks to Benteke's winner nine minutes from the end of a thrilling encounter at Villa Park.
QPR had taken a first half lead through Jermaine Jenas, only for Gabriel Agbonlahor to equalise against the run of play just before the break.
Andreas Weimann put Villa ahead early in the second half before Andros Townsend hauled QPR level to set up a dramatic finale.