Match Report
Manchester City went into the game 11th in the table on 9 points; Preston North End sat 79th on 0 — a 9-point gap. Preston North End's recent output outran their position: 55th on form over five rounds, 79th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.33/0.33 for Manchester City and 0/2 for Preston North End (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.73.
The last-five ledger: Manchester City 6/15, Preston North End 12/15.
The match was played at Academy Stadium (capacity 7,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Manchester City led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Manchester City: Riyad Mahrez (25'), S. Edozie (64')