Preston Maguire 6, Moult 39, Gallagher 54 3

Wigan Ath 0

PAUL Gallagher’s stunning goal helped Preston pick up their first win of the season, an impressive victory over local rivals Wigan.

Preston had too much for Paul Cook’s team as first-half goals from Sean Maguire and Louis Moult set them on their way before veteran midfielder Gallagher fired into the top corner from outside the area.

Preston boss Alex Neil claims his sweeping changes were vindicated.

He said: ‘I made some bold changes with four alterations and took out some lads who have done brilliantly for us but if it’s what I feel is right for that game, I will make those decisions.

‘I thought we played well for large parts of the game.’