FA Investigates Alleged Biting Incident

In a heated Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, Blackburn's Owen Beck was allegedly bitten on the neck by Preston's Milutin Osmajic during a confrontation after Beck was sent off for kicking Duane Holmes. Video evidence appears to show Osmajic biting Beck, prompting Blackburn head coach John Eustace to express disappointment that the referee did not see the incident. Osmajic's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, condemned the act of biting, emphasizing that while mistimed tackles are part of the game, such behavior is unacceptable. Both teams ended the match with ten players after Preston's Sam Greenwood was also sent off for a two-footed challenge. The Football Association is now investigating the biting allegation, which could lead to severe penalties for Osmajic if proven true. Eustace noted the heightened emotions typical of local derbies, suggesting that incidents like this can escalate quickly on the field.