Preston North End 4-2 Brentford: Match Report

Preston back on song with big win over Brentford Aiden McGeady’s double helped Preston put a four-match Championship winless streak to bed as they came from behind to beat Brentford 4-2 at Deepdale. Tom Field handed the Bees an early lead but McGeady levelled with a magnificent strike and Callum Robinson gave North End the advantage after the break.

‘He has shown leadership qualities’ – Wenger says Giroud deserved captaincy

The Arsenal manager says the hard work and patience of his French striker made him an ideal candidate to inherit the armband against Preston Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his decision to make Olivier Giroud captain against Preston North End was a reward for the striker’s patience and hard work. Giroud continued his run of good form, scoring for the fourth straight game as he helped his side to a 2-1 victory on Saturday.