Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:50 pm
Prestons Style of Play
Preston like to take the game to their opponents and will look to expose Cardiff’s flanks. It will be a testing night for the City fullbacks, especially for Jazz Richards, should he play, who is still on the path to gaining full match fitness.
Alongside this, the LillyWhites rely upon the individual technique of Football League veteran Paul Gallagher to carve out opportunities.
At the heart of their midfield is Manchester United academy product Ben Pearson who breaks up play and initiates Preston’s attacks. The midfielder provides a balance for the flair and invention provided by the likes of Gallagher, Aiden McGeady and Daniel Johnson.
The battle between Preston’s Pearson and Cardiff’s Aron Gunnarsson will be an intriguing one and may determine the fate of the match.
Simon Grayson enforces a high press and his team will pounce upon loose balls and poor touches. City will have to be weary of the organised intensity prevalent within Preston’s tenacity.