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PAUL’S BELTER PUTS ICING ON THE CAKE

By Derek Hyde

STARTER: Sean Maguire nets Preston’s opener
PICTURE: PA Images

GIVE ME A HUG: Preston’s Paul Gallagher is congratulated after scoring their third goal

PAUL Gallagher’s stunner helped Preston to a sparkling win over their Lancashire rivals, Wigan.
Preston, who lost 1-0 at Millwall on the opening day, had too much for Paul Cook’s team, as first-half goals from Sean Maguire and Louis Moult set them on their way – before a brilliant second-half strike from veteran midfielder Gallagher.
North End boss Alex Neil said: “It was important fo...

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