West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie targets 15 goals

11 April 2011 14:15
[LNB]West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie has set himself a best ever goal target of 15 by the end of the campaign.[LNB]The Nigerian international has already netted 11 times in the Barclays Premier League this season.[LNB]That equals the tally of Robert Earnshaw six years ago - the best haul for the Baggies since the top flight was rebranded in 1992.[LNB] Eye for goal: Peter Odemwingie scores for West Brom against Sunderland on Saturday[LNB]But Odemwingie has his sights on overtaking his own highest personal haul of 14 goals when with Lille.[LNB]Wanting more goals: Odemwingie[LNB]He said: 'It is a big plus for me to hold the joint record for the most Premier League goals in a season for West Brom.[LNB]'But my target is still to beat my best season of 14 goals.[LNB]'With six games to go still, it is possible to get to the 15 mark and that would be pleasing in my first season here.'[LNB]Albion climbed into the top half of the table after their 3-2 win at Sunderland on Saturday meant they had collected 12 points from six games under head coach Roy Hodgson.[LNB]Odemwingie said: 'We have 39 points and I think we need two more wins to be there in terms of safety.[LNB]'The coach stressed after Saturday's win that we are still not safe and that we still have to fight to stay up.'[LNB] Roy's Baggies are bouncing while Bruce's Black Cats use their nine livesThe lowdown on the closest relegation battle in Premier League history[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roy Hodgson, Robert Earnshaw

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