While we look ahead to the Championship clash between Preston and Southampton let us remind you of Sunday's tip that came up trumps albeit courtesy of a dramatic last-gasp goal.

Our advice was, '..We think things are too far gone for Curbishley's side and although Spurs have displayed a soft centre in crunch games, we reckon they are worth Betterbet.com's 11/10 for the win.'

This game in Lancashire might end up being a little less dramatic than Spurs' 4-3 win at Upton Park but there can be no disguising how crucial this match is to the home side. But we think they may come a cropper.

George Burley's talent as a boss is well recognised and he has the knack of gelling players together into solid football side.

Southampton moved up to sixth place with a 1-0 win over Ipswich and that occurred despite the backdrop of backroom turmoil, the Saints confirming last week that Leon Crouch has taken the role of acting chairman of the club following Michael Wilde's departure.

Preston, on the other hand, were hammered 4-1 at Cardiff on Friday and they will be reeling from what was a comprehensive defeat.

We think the pendulum may have swung away from North End and will take Betterbet.com's 7/4 for a Southampton win.