As it happened: Manchester City 2-0 Preston North End

Andrew Hughes rises ahead of Riyad Mahrez.

We'll have all the build up and action throughout the evening so make sure to refresh the page (F5) so you don't miss a thing!

LIVE: Man City vs PNE

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:33 BST

Bayliss and Slicker collide

Bayliss makes a run in behind and Slicker is out to claim the ball before jumping into Bayliss, with the City keeper seemingly dazed.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:35 BST

PNE sub

Van den Berg is replaced by Joe Rafferty.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:35 BST

Riyad wanting none of it!

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:41 BST

Slicker replaced

Steffen is back on in goal for City after Slicker is stretchered off.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:45 BST

PNE corner

Harrop’s cross is blocked.

The corner is headed away and North End keep it alive with Steffen being forced to palm away Rafferty’s cross.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:46 BST

Five more minutes

There will be five more minutes added on at the Academy Stadium.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021, 20:52 BST

Full Time: Man City 2-0 PNE

The home side run out 2-0 winners with a goal in each half.

Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring with a free kick from 20 yards, his curling effort bending over the wall and into the top corner.

City changed their outfield 10 in the second half and Edozie doubled their lead, lovely build up from the Cityzens presented him the chances to beat Ripley at his near post.