Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom knows what to expect when his team faces Championship leaders Leeds United on Saturday. Heckingbottom, a former Leeds boss, is aware that Leeds tends to start games quickly and look to get the crowd up and the tempo of the game fast.
He warns his team to be prepared for Leeds’ fast starts, which have resulted in 12 goals in the opening 15 minutes of Championship games this term. However, Preston have a good record of starting games well, having only fallen behind three times in the opening 15 minutes of their 40 league matches so far.
Heckingbottom is confident that his team can create chances against Leeds and is keen to see his players be brave and clinical in front of goal. A win would almost guarantee Preston’s safety from relegation with four games to go.
Meanwhile, Leeds manager Daniel Farke may make changes to his team, with Joel Piroe having another forgettable game against Middlesbrough. Patrick Bamford impressed with a cameo and could be rewarded with a rare start. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with different approaches.
