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Austin to open scoring against Arsenal at 8/1

Charlie Austin has scored 11 goals in 15 Premier League appearances © Getty Images

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Charlie Austin continued to press his claims for an England call-up with a hat-trick in Queens Park Rangers' 3-2 win against West Brom at the weekend.

His impressive haul of 11 goals in 15 Premier League appearances will surely have caught Roy Hodgson's eye - but Arsene Wenger has also lauded the striker for his recent form.

Ahead of QPR's trip to Arsenal on Boxing Day, Wenger suggested Austin's rise through the lower leagues of English football to star in the Premier League could inspire others to make a similar leap.

Wenger could be left regretting giving the striker any more encouragement if he scores against his Arsenal side, however - and you can back Austin to get the first goal at the Emirates Stadium at 8/1 with Bet365.

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