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Alexander Tettey (left) scored his first league goal for Norwich since January 2016

Norwich City gained their first victory of the season in the Championship after two late goals against Preston North End at Carrow Road.

Teemu Pukki opened the scoring for the hosts drilling the ball beyond Preston keeper Declan Rudd 10 minutes from time.

The hosts then doubled their lead seven minutes later when midfielder Alexander Tettey netted a superb half-volley into the top corner.

Norwich go on to play Leeds United on Saturday whilst North End travel to face Frank Lampard's Derby County.

Preston came into the game having not won since the opening day and could have opened the scoring themselves 18 minutes from time when forward Callum Robinson blasted a shot against the Norwich bar after a mazy run.

There was little between the two teams in the first half as both sides struggled to create any early opportunities.

Preston had a chance to open the lead on 26 minutes as Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul did well to deny Manchester City loanee Lukas Nmecha before Darnell Fisher struck the rebound over the bar.

Norwich then went close just before the break when Onel Hernandez found Moritz Leitner unmarked in the box, though the latter's effort was well off target.

North End had lost just once in their past eight Championship matches going into the game but Finland international Pukki and Tettey ensured boss Alex Neil would not bring home three points from his return to Carrow Road.

Norwich boss Daniel Farke told BBC Radio Norfolk:

"I think the last 15 minutes were probably our best period in the game and we played some really good offensive football. It was a crucial win for us and I'm pleased for the lads.

"We needed patience, especially in the first half, we wanted to work on our defending and be a bit more solid.

"Then as the game went on we took a few more risks after a few tactical changes. This was always the game plan and in the end it worked and for that I'm pretty pleased."

Preston manager Alex Neil said to BBC Radio Lancashire:

"I always felt that the first goal was going to change the game. As soon as you get that first goal things turn. That obviously gives them a lift and then Alex (Tettey) spanks one from 25 yards, there's not much you can do about that.

"But the first goal is disappointing from our point of view. It was a throw in, Callum (Robinson) should tuck in and Daniel (Johnson) should stay where he is. From that point, it is frustrating.

"The Derby game (next Saturday) becomes really important for us now. The fact that we haven't picked any of these points up means we have to go get some from (our next match)."