"Despite enduring a nightmare start to the 2025/26 campaign and opening the New Year at the heart of a relegation scrap, Philippe Clement's men have come skyrocketing up the table and suddenly find the mood in their camp at a real high. Last seen earlier in the week mounting a stunning second-half comeback on home soil as they clinched a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United, the former Rangers boss has seen his squad receive plenty of recent plaudits."
"While Preston might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Paul Heckinbottom's men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen earlier in the week falling to a 3-0 drumming away at Championship leaders Coventry, the former Sheffield United boss has some serious pressure on his shoulders at Deepdale."
"Free-falling down the standings, Saturday's guests have lost each of their last three consecutive Championship appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1. Showing a string of issues at both ends of the pitch, Preston have also remarkably recorded just a single win from any of their previous 12 straight showdowns across all competitions - a run that stems all the way back to January 4th."
Norwich City hosts Preston North End at Carrow Road on Saturday in a Championship clash featuring contrasting trajectories. Norwich has experienced a remarkable turnaround after a difficult campaign start, winning their last three consecutive matches by an aggregate score of 6-1, including a 2-1 comeback victory against Sheffield United and a 2-0 away win at Leicester. Manager Philippe Clement's squad has generated significant momentum and confidence. Conversely, Preston North End faces severe difficulties under Paul Heckinbottom, having lost their last three consecutive Championship matches by an aggregate score of 8-1, including a recent 3-0 defeat to Coventry. Preston has managed only one win across their previous 12 matches across all competitions since January 4th, demonstrating concerning form at both ends of the pitch.
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