Both players received red cards on Sunday, but a longer ban could be coming Osmajic's way if found to have bitten his opponent

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.

Blackburn Rovers manager John Eustace has labelled Milutin Osmajic’s ‘bite’ on Owen Beck as a ‘very serious incident’.

Preston North End held Blackburn Rovers to a goalless draw in a feisty Lancashire derby at Deepdale, where both teams ended the match with 10 men. North End's Sam Greenwood was sent off three minutes before half-time for a crude challenge on Lewis Baker.

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Preston North End held local rivals Blackburn Rovers to a goalless draw in Sunday's Championship fixture, with both teams being reduced to 10 men. ( More Football News) The hosts saw Sam Greenwood sent off three minutes before the interval, the Leeds United loanee catching Lewis Baker with a rash challenge.

Liverpool loanee Owen Beck appeared to be bitten by an opponent after he was sent off in an ill-tempered derby.