Blackburn Rovers are assisting the Football Association with their investigation into Milutin Osmajic’s alleged bite on Owen Beck, according to reports.

Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic was accused of biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck as both sides ended a feisty Lancashire derby at Deepdale with 10 men. North End's Sam Greenwood was sent off three minutes before half-time for a crude challenge on Lewis Baker.

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.

Before Matt Donohue sent Beck off, though, replays showed Osmajic shoving his face into the full back’s neck. Blackburn boss John Eustace said Beck was left with a ‘big mark’ - the incident has now been looked at as part of Sky Sports’ Monday segment: ‘Ref Watch’.

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The FA are investigating an incident from Preston’s draw with Blackburn, after North End striker Milutin Osmajic allegedly bit Owen Beck. In what was a highly competitive game, the hosts were reduced to ten men late in the first half after Sam Greenwood went in late on Lewis Baker.

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.

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.