City’s pre-season preparations off to a positive start at the Academy Stadium as we secured an impressive 2-0 friendly win at home to Preston North End.

With Pep Guardiola fielding a side that blended youth with experience City opened the sored with a fine first half free-kick from Riyad Mahrez.

The boss then opted to make wholesale changes at the break, bringing on 10 new outfield players.

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However, City maintained our impressive attacking edge and youngster Sam Edozie - one of those brought on at the break - capped an impressive night’s work by despatching a fine second goal midway through the half.

Play the video to enjoy the best of the action from the Academy Stadium.