Josh Maja continued his goal-scoring streak as West Bromwich Albion brushed past Preston to record a deserved 3-1 home victory in the first game of the year in style, Nigeriasoccernet.com.
Albion swept Preston aside in front of the roaring home crowd before the interval thanks to leading scorer Josh Maja netting a brace - either side of Callum Styles' maiden Baggies goal.
The hosts drew the first blood when Jayson Molumby saw a long-ranger held and Maja volleyed wide during the early stages, before the latter then fired the hosts ahead inside 18 minutes.
Maja soon ensured the hosts completed the first period in style, confidently tucking home Darnell Furlong’s pass after he had made a super surging dart forward to complete his brace.
The win means that the Baggies’ unbeaten home run continues for three months and places them although temporarily fifth on the Championship log.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola