The Football Association (FA) said it will look into allegations that Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic bit Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck during their Championship match on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred as the players tussled after on-loan Liverpool defender Beck was sent off for kicking out at an opponent in the 89th minute of the goalless draw.

Blackburn player Owen Beck was allegedly bitten in his team’s ill-tempered local derby with Preston, his manager John Eustace said.

ESPN state that the Football Association are aware of the incident involving the Preston North End striker and that a probe has been launched. The Lilywhites were down to ten men from the 42nd minute of Sunday’s Lancashire derby, with Sam Greenwood shown a straight red card for his challenge on Rovers midfielder Lewis Baker.

The Football Association (FA) is investigating after Blackburn Rovers left-back Owen Beck accused Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic of biting him. The incident occurred in the 87th minute of Sunday’s Championship fixture between the two Lancashire clubs after Beck,

The English FA are investigating an alleged biting incident during Sunday's EFL Championship clash between Preston and Blackburn Rovers, a source has told ESPN.

The Football Association (FA) said it will look into allegations that Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic bit Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck during their Championship match on Sunday.

Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic is accused of biting Owen Beck during the Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers full-back Owen Beck appeared to be bitten on his neck by Preston North End’s Milutin Osmajić in an extraordinary final few minutes of their Lancashire derby on Sunday.

The Reds youngster was the victim of a shocking attack from Preston striker Milutin Osmajic while playing for Blackburn in Sunday's Lancashire derby - but reacted in a positive manner