Player ratings: Preston North End 3 Huddersfield Town 1

Preston North End served-up a fine performance to beat Huddersfield Town at Deepdale on Saturday.

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Patrick Bauer gets up high to head goalwards in PNE's win over Huddersfieldplaceholder image
Patrick Bauer gets up high to head goalwards in PNE's win over Huddersfield
Was wrong-footed for Huddersfields goal by a big deflection. Handling and kicking was fine, little to do in terms of shot-stopping.placeholder image
Was wrong-footed for Huddersfields goal by a big deflection. Handling and kicking was fine, little to do in terms of shot-stopping.
Strong display at right-back, managed the game well and supported Barkhuizen well down that side.placeholder image
Strong display at right-back, managed the game well and supported Barkhuizen well down that side.
Another strong and assured performance which we have become accustomed to. Snuffed out largely what the visitors had to offer.placeholder image
Another strong and assured performance which we have become accustomed to. Snuffed out largely what the visitors had to offer.
Had the measure of the Huddersfield forwards in the main. Backed off a touch too much for their goal but otherwise solid.placeholder image
Had the measure of the Huddersfield forwards in the main. Backed off a touch too much for their goal but otherwise solid.
Couple of slips in the second half, one which left Karlan Grant in, the other with the goal. But hes made the left-back slot his ownplaceholder image
Couple of slips in the second half, one which left Karlan Grant in, the other with the goal. But hes made the left-back slot his own
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