Preston North End 2-1 Leeds United highlights: Meslier sent off as Whites falter at Deepdale
Daniel Farke's men were back to winning ways with their 4-0 demolition of Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town three days ago but there has been no time for celebration or resting on laurels as Leeds have been squarely focused on their preparations for today's Boxing Day fixture.
The Whites' boss stated he is unlikely to have a day off during the festive period which sees Leeds take on Preston, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City over the next week. Farke is also likely to rotate his squad in these matches as he looks to keep as many players as fresh as possible during what will be a demanding couple of days.
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Hide AdPreston have just one win in their last seven Championship outings and have fallen to 13th in the table despite a promising start to the campaign. Lilywhites boss Ryan Lowe has admitted the team 'lack quality' and is hopeful his team can compete with Leeds' Premier League players and resources at Deepdale this afternoon.
Kick-off is at 12:30pm. We will have all the build-up, player arrivals, team news, goal and score updates right here throughout the day.
Preston North End vs Leeds United
PENALTY LEEDS
82' Dan James brought down inside the area after a lovely flick round the corner by Mateo Joseph. This is a potential lifeline.
Discipline going, going, gone
80' BLOCK! Rodon makes a decisive stop inside the Leeds area, sliding in to deny Browne a second after some neat Preston play around the box.
Still searching
75' CHANCE! Rutter shuffles to his left just outside the D but sees his shot deflect wide for a corner. Close.
Go for broke
69' Browne shoots high over the top from the edge of the box. Leeds now three at the back: (L-to-R) Struijk, Rodon and Gray.
Dribble, dribble
63' Georginio somehow beats several Preston players from inside his own half to set Summerville on the run down the left. Winger wins a corner but it's subsequently cleared.
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