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James Hunter

Preston boss warns play-off chasing Sunderland his team will not be 'on the beach' on final day

Ryan Lowe has warned Sunderland there is no chance his Preston side will be 'on the beach' for Monday's crucial last-day clash at Deepdale. The Black Cats head to Lancashire needing to win to stand a chance of securing a play-off place, although they also need at least one other result to go in their favour.

As for Preston, their faint play-off hopes were killed off last weekend when they lost 4-1 at Sheffield United, meaning they go into the final game on the back of a four-game winless streak and with nothing to play for but pride. However, even if there is nothing riding on the game in terms of the play-offs from Preston's point of view, Lowe insists his team wants to at least finish the season on a high in front of their home fans.

"It's a massive game," said Lowe, who will be watching from the stands on Monday as he begins a three-game touchline ban. "It's not just one where we think we can have our flip flops on and think we're on the beach - no chance!

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