Speaking after the game, Lilywhites boss Alex Neil criticised his side for their sedate start against the Cherries, and contended: "To be honest what annoyed me the most in the first half was that what we did was not how we set out to go about it.
“We had set up to go right up against Bournemouth, be aggressive, get in their faces. When you apply pressure like that you need your defence to have a high line so that the midfield isn’t covering three-quarters of the pitch trying to get to someone.
“If you line is really high, you are within touching distance of the opposition and you can make up ground no problem. The moment your defence drops as deep as it did, you can’t apply pressure.”
Next up, Preston travel to take on rock-bottom of the table Wycombe Wanderers this weekend, which should provide an ideal opportunity for Neil's side to continue moving towards the top-half of the table.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, as the build-up to the upcoming weekend's action begins:
“If you line is really high, you are within touching distance of the opposition and you can make up ground no problem. The moment your defence drops as deep as it did, you can’t apply pressure.”
5. Owls starlet speaks out on Celtic move
Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed report that their young star Liam Shaw has signed a pre-contract agreement with Celtic. However, they could target the Hoops with legal action over how they chose to reveal details of the deal. (The Star) Photo: George Wood
6. Sky Blues seal Ricoh return
Coventry City have confirmed that they will return to the Ricoh Arena next season, after reaching an agreement over a ten-year contract with the stadium's owners. They've been ground-sharing with Birmingham City since 2019. (Club website) Photo: Ross Kinnaird
7. Erik Alonso closes in on Rams deal
Derby County are understood to be in advanced takeover talks with Erik Alonso. The 29-year-old is believed to have failed in attempting a £30m takeover of Sheffield Wednesday back in February. (The Athletic) Photo: Alex Pantling
8. Nottingham Forest dealt transfer blow
Reading and Nottingham Forest's hopes of signing Inter Miami winger Lewis Morgan appear to be over for now, after the player signed a new contract at the club. He's previously been on the books at Celtic and St Mirren. (The 72) Photo: Mark Brown