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Preston 2-0 Aston Villa: Ben Pearson and Jordan Hugill strikes inflict more woe on the road for Roberto Di Matteo

Daily Mail | October 1, 2016

Related Topics: Jordan Hugill, Roberto Di Matteo, Aston Villa F.C., Preston North End F.C., Football League Championship, Ben Pearson (footballer), Ross McCormack

First-half goals from Ben Pearson and Jordan Hugill earned Preston a 2-0 win and extended struggling Aston Villa's winless streak to nine matches.

Pearson's early strike was added to by Hugill's tap-in as Preston jumped above Villa, who missed a late penalty through Ross McCormack, in the Sky Bet Championship table.

It was the first meeting between these Football League founder members since 1974.

Jordan Hugill was on the score sheet for Preston to heap more pressure on Roberto Di Matteo
Jordan Hugill was on the score sheet for Preston to heap more pressure on Roberto Di Matteo
Di Matteo has failed to help lift the mood at Villa who are now without a win in nine games
Di Matteo has failed to help lift the mood at Villa who are now without a win in nine games

Preston snatched their early lead in front of the huge travelling Villa support after just four minutes.

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