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 LONDON (AP) - Manchester City scored twice in the closing minutes to beat League Championship team Preston 3-1 Sunday and reach the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Giorgios Samaras had a goal off a deflection in the 85th minute and Stephen Ireland added another in the 90th. David Nugent had given Preston the lead in the eighth minute, but Michael Ball tied the score for City in the 35th.
Bernado Corradi flicked a throw-in to Samaras, whose shot deflected in off Preston defender Matthew Hill. Ireland then scored with a powerful volley.
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