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Richard Forrester

Nigel Pearson explains why he has dropped Bristol City captain Dan Bentley for Preston game

Nigel Pearson says changes were needed following the dismal defeat at Birmingham as he challenges Max O'Leary to grasp his opportunity to become the club's No1.

Bristol City's captain Dan Bentley was named on the substitute bench for the first time this season with the manager handing back-up stopper O'Leary his first start of the campaign.

The City manager dropped a hint that Stefan Bajic would make the squad this evening in his pre-match press conference but he was left out despite being with the travelling party.

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