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Raheem Sterling Scores, Manchester City Cruise Past Preston North End in EFL Cup

Defending Carabao Cup champions Manchester City kicked off their title defence with a 3-0 win over Championship side Preston North End in the third round on Tuesday.

Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus got on the scoresheet, while Ryan Ledson added an own-goal in the first half. The second half saw plenty more chances, but no more goals.

Preston had already survived two rounds, while City played their first match in this season's competition.

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