Different trajectories on show as Preston meet Sheff Utd at Deepdale

Two defeats for Preston since the resumption following the international break, while Sheffield United have enjoyed back-to-back wins this week.

Whether that's a hint at a change of trajectory for both, we'll have to wait and see. But Preston have dropped to 11th, having previously only lost one of their first nine. While Sheffield United are now enjoying life out of the relegation zone. A win at Deepdale would mean they wouldn't have to worry about dropping back in over the weekend.

Sky Sports' David Prutton's prediction:

"Preston shouldn't be judged too harshly for those two latest defeats because they were doing very well before the break, sitting near the top of the table.

"It's a great fixture to start the weeke

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