Following Man City's simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup.

Preston North EndManchester City03FTGame DetailsLive football odds with bet365. Bet Now »GameCastLineups and StatsManchester City thumped Preston North End 3-0 to advance into the fourth round. To watch the Carabao Cup, subscribe to ESPN+. Following Man City's simple win over Preston, Pep Guardiola praised his young defence that stepped up to shut out their hosts in the Carabao Cup. Manchester City powered past second-tier Preston North End 3-0 in the Carabao Cup third round with England striker Raheem Sterling scoring the opener and setting up another at the Deepdale ground.City manager Pep Guardiola rotated heavily but still included some of his big names, with two of them -- Sterling and Gabriel Jesus -- scoring.Sterling sent City on their way with a right-footed shot in the 19th minute and then provided the pass for Jesus to make it 2-0 in the 35th.A Ryan Ledson own-goal...

Manchester City thumped Preston North End 3-0 to advance into the fourth round. To watch the Carabao Cup, subscribe to ESPN+.

Carabao Cup: Gabriel Jesus (35') Preston North End 0-2 Manchester City. To watch Carabao Cup, subscribe to ESPN+.

England goalkeeper had a night to forget as Stoke lost 3-1 at Preston North End. To watch EFL sign up to ESPN+.

League 1 Doncaster pull off an impressive win, knocking Championship side Preston out the FA Cup.