So with Newell staying as manager Luton?s next game is a tricky trip to Deepdale on the back of a disappointing 3-2 defeat at the hands of Hull last week
Preston are unbeaten in over 20 matches, their last defeat was at the hands of the hatters at Kenilworth road, a 3-0 win for Luton looking in good form. Picking up points will be tricky but around 750 Luton fans are expected to make the 400 mile round trip to see the match.
Vital Quotes:
Mike Newell from Luton town official site:
?They have been knocking on the door for a few years and I am not surprised they have gone twenty odd games unbeaten.?
‘We won well here, it was a really good victory but they are well organised with good players and it will be a difficult game for us. It is one we must not lose because they will get a little bit further away from us if we do. As with every game we will try and win it.’
Billy Davies from Preston official site:
‘It was a disappointing night against Luton, on the night we didn’t perform. I remember we had a few problems regarding personnel but saying that the performance on the night was very poor so hopefully this weekend we can put in a good performance and try to pick up the three points.’
‘The three points is the most important thing, we don’t owe them anything, we just owe ourselves for the disappointing performance we showed down there, so I think it’s important that we show what we are capable of which we certainly didn’t do at their place.
Preston North End Team News:
Preston North End
Preston are likely to be without Callum Davidson and Graham Alexander.
Davidson suffered a thigh problem in the warm-up before the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace in midweek, while Alexander has hamstring trouble
Player to watch: Daniele Dichio
If he plays!Great header of the ball and scored two in midweek as sub. Will test the central defenders.
Luton Town Team News:
Luton Town
Luton hope to have Paul Underwood available after a hamstring injury and Sol Davis (knee) and Peter Holmes (hamstring) came through reserve games.
The Preston game may be too early for them to make a comeback and Steve Robinson is also missing.
Player to watch: Dean Morgan
Again – if he plays! On fire when he came on as sub last week and again for the reserves in midweek.
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
Preston 2 V Luton 1
We will put up a fight but fall just short
