Preston have played against these opponents (adding their current league position)
Bristol City (7th) - 1 point
Sunderland (4th) - 3 points
Sheffield Wednesday (23rd) - 3 points
Swansea (22nd) - 3 points
Stoke City (19th) - 3 points
Plymouth Argyle (18th) - 3 points
Birmingham City (8th) - 3 points
So all in all they have played easier opposition relative to us.
Wait till they play us, Ipswich, Norwich City, Hull City etc… if they come away unbeaten then I think they have shown they are the real deal, but I doubt it they will lose at some point and we will be ready to pounce and take that top spot for the remainder of the season.