Follow Mail Sport’s reside weblog of Luton Town vs Manchester United as Erik Ten Hag‘s males look to proceed their latest run of type and make it 4 wins in a row after they journey to Kenilworth Road.
17:04, 32‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
Another likelihood for Luton! They’re knocking on the door.
From the ensuing nook, Doughty whipped the ball in and Osho discovered himself freed from any markers and stood round 12 yards out.
His header was poor, although, and United survived.
17:02, 30‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
HUGE CHANCE! Maguire is a fortunate, fortunate boy.
The tried go out from the defender was surprising and Barkley stole in earlier than releasing Woodrow into the world.
Just when he seemed to shoot, Varane bought throughout to deflect behind.
16:59, 28‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
United needed a penalty – however that was by no means going to be given.
Hojlund seemed like he tried to pre-empt a problem from Bell that, ultimately, by no means got here. He went down however there was no contact.
16:56, 25‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
CHANCE! Almost for Luton! They’re giving this an actual go.
Doughty obtained out vast and whipped a devilish ball into the field.
Morris bought up on the again submit however might solely look off beam.
This has been a great spell for the underdogs.
16:54, 22‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
This is a loopy sport of soccer.
Dalot could not fairly wriggle free after a easy flick-on down one finish, with Luton committing to going man-for-man all around the pitch.
It’s dangerous but it surely’s nullifying sure threats for the guests.
Luton are additionally threatening after they push on, significantly out vast.
16:52, 20‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
BOOKING! Shaw has additionally been cautioned.
Ogbene seemed to tackle the complete again and beat him all finally ends up.
That’s a yellow on daily basis of the week. Especially on Sunday.
16:51, 18‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
Rashford may be very lucky to not have been booked there.
He felt Mengi had left an arm in his face because the duo challenged after which chased down Ogbene earlier than taking him down.
On Sky Sports, Gary Neville mentioned the ahead ‘snapped’.
Certainly, he is fortunate!
16:50, 17‘
Luton 1-2 Man United
BOOKING! Woodrow has picked up the sport’s first yellow card.
It was an avoidable one, too.
The striker did not moved again the required 10 yards as Maguire seemed to play United ahead from deep.
Luton 1-2 Man United
Gary Neville, talking on Sky Sports…
We’ve bought a sport! Onana got here out and tried to smother, however Morris was courageous.
GOAL! Luton 1-2 Man United (Morris, 14)
Well, then! That was courageous from Morris – and Luton have hope!
The hosts bought to the sting of United’s field and Chong span and tried his luck. The effort deflected up within the air and Onana tried to race out.
Morris learn the hazard brilliantly, although, and dived in to nod past United’s goalkeeper. Out of nowhere, they have a aim again.
Luton 0-2 Man United
Shot from Garnacho straight at Kaminski.
Mainoo did brilliantly in skipping previous a problem and teeing up the winger, who danced inside and cracked an effort at aim.
It had loads of energy however the goalkeeper held on nicely down low.
16:41, 10‘
Luton 0-2 Man United
Good likelihood for Rashford! Luton are far and wide.
Maguire stepped in to a great problem on Woodrow and introduced the ball ahead earlier than releasing Rashford to run at aim.
He bought to the sting of the field and let fly, along with his shot swerving vast.
GOAL! Luton 0-2 Man United (Hojlund, 7)
United have a quickfire second! Two objectives within the first 10 minutes!
Everything Hojlund touches turns to objectives in the intervening time.
A nook for United after a deflected Fernandes shot fell to Garnacho, who tried a volley that appeared to be heading off beam.
Hojlund, nevertheless, caught out his chest and managed to divert a really intelligent end again throughout aim and into the nook. I believe he meant it!
Luton 0-1 Man United
United look very, very sharp on the assault.
They also needs to be two-nil up with two probabilities within the house of a minute squandered, first from Casemiro then Rashford.
Shaw whipped in a supply to the close to submit and Casemiro threatened, along with his effort from shut vary nearly scrambled away.
Then, Garnacho discovered Rashford on the sting of the field. His strike seemed goalbound after a deflection, however Kaminski saved nicely.
Luton 0-1 Man United
Gary Neville, talking on Sky Sports…
Bell ought to cope with it however does not. Hojlund is absolutely banging them in now. He seems to be like the actual deal.
Luton 0-1 Man United
What a blistering begin for United.
That was a record-breaking aim. Hojlund is now the youngest-ever participant to attain in six consecutive Premier League video games.
Make no mistake. He’s firing on all cylinders now.
GOAL! Luton 0-1 Man United (Hojlund, 1)
WOW! What a multitude on the again from the hosts. My phrase.
An extended ball from United uncovered Luton’s man-for-man strategy on the again, leaving Hojlund in a foot race with Bell.
Bell ought to have cleared however made a horrible mess of go throughout the pitch, permitting Hojlund to nip in and run at aim.
Kaminski narrowed the angle however the striker, stuffed with confidence now, merely rounded him and slotted into the empty web.
KICK OFF!
The ball is rolling at Kenilworth Road!
The gamers are out!
Here come the groups.
We’re simply moments away from kick-off now.
Let’s get some last-minute rating predictions within the feedback.
Ten Hag: ‘We must play our soccer’
Man United boss Erik ten Hag, chatting with Sky Sports…
In the previous few weeks, they’ve made steps ahead. We must play our soccer or else we might be in hassle.
Lockyer’s adoration
It’s been a stunning reception for Tom Lockyer this afternoon.
He’s on punditry duties for Sky Sports and has been handled to a number of rounds of applause from all 4 corners in addition to numerous chants.
So far, he is doing a cracking job.
10-minute warning
It’s virtually go-time on the Kenny!
I’m actually trying ahead to getting caught into this one. There are positive to be a number of intriguing battles in each space of the pitch.
Keep a detailed eye on midfield. Bruno Fernandes might be key for United, however Ross Barkley shouldn’t be underestimated for the hosts.
At the again, it might seem that Luton will go man-for-man up towards United’s attacking trio. That’s courageous – however will it repay?
Late harm blow
That’s such a disgrace for Luton.
Adebayo picked up an harm in the course of the warm-up and has been deemed not match sufficient to play at the moment.
Woodrow will begin as an alternative – his first Premier League look from the off since an outing for Fulham again in 2014.
Adebayo has scored some massive, massive objectives this season.
‘Rocking Rasmus’ desires to rock once more at the moment
It was a sluggish begin to Premier League life for Rasmus Hojlund after finishing his £72million switch from Atalanta to Old Trafford in the summertime.
He needed to wait 15 video games for his first aim within the English top-flight because the Dane scored in United’s comeback win over Aston Villa, and since then has scored in every of his subsequent 4 appearances.
Hojlund whipped out an electrical guitar celebration after scoring towards West Ham just lately and being in such wealthy type it might be no shock to see him rock once more at the moment.
Can Ross Barkley guide himself on England’s Euros airplane?
Ross Barkley and a spot in England’s Euros group. A yr in the past that was a laughable thought, now after starring with Luton this season it might turn out to be a risk.
The former Everton and Chelsea playmaker has been out within the chilly for years however is one in every of Luton’s most influential stars this season, chipping in with three objectives and three assists in 18 Premier League video games.
Barkley’s final England look got here within the 2019 European qualifiers and Gary Neville believes there’s a likelihood the Luton star might drive his approach into the Three Lions camp once more.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville mentioned: ‘Slightly bit [of a chance], it can take rather a lot I believe due to the gamers Gareth Southgate has bought in these sorts of positions.
‘He has bought lots of aptitude gamers that he trusts and I believe with Gareth as soon as he is made his choice on a kind of participant, it takes a very long time for them to get again into his kind of body.
‘I believe for me, Ross ought to simply consider having fun with his soccer and taking part in nicely for Luton with out the strain of interested by England.’
Man United’s ‘Watermelon Sugar’ supporter brings the vibes
It’s a chilly winters afternoon at Kenilworth Road however Harry Styles is bringing the nice vibes at Luton as he joins supporters within the stands.
The pop famous person is a self-confessed Man United supporter and is hoping to see his aspect’s good type proceed at the moment towards a Luton aspect not shy of taking up prime sides.
Will it’s a candy afternoon for Styles or can Luton bitter the social gathering?
Luton group information
Rob Edwards names his beginning aspect to tackle United and two former Red Devils play towards their earlier membership with defender Teden Mengi and winger Tahith Chong each given the possibility to show themselves.
Man United group information
United stay unchanged from their 2-1 win over Aston Villa final weekend. There was considerations over Luke Shaw’s health however he has come by a late take a look at and begins at Kenilworth Road.
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo continues his starring midfield position alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.
United in search of to proceed profitable type
It looks like solely yesterday that United had no hope of catching the highest 4 and Spurs had been thought of real title contenders. A win at the moment for the Red Devils places them inside three factors of Ange Postecoglou’s aspect.
United struggled closely with accidents within the first half of the season however have discovered type because the flip of the yr and are unbeaten in all competitions in 2024.
A 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa final weekend made it three wins on the spin, at the moment will make it 4, however a visit to Kenilworth Road is not any straightforward activity.
One Luton participant not concerned at the moment is Luton captain Tom Lockyer. The Hatters defender suffered a cardiac arrest at Bournemouth in December and has been sidelined whereas recovering since then.
Lockyer is a part of the Sky Sports punditry group for at the moment’s match and has been speaking by the collection of occasions that occurred on that scary day on the south coast.
The 29-year-old revealed he thought he may die on the pitch that day when he was shocked again to life by a defibrilator and has given an replace on his present situation.
Good afternoon!
Good afternoon, thanks for becoming a member of us and welcome to Kenilworth Road as Luton host Manchester United within the Premier League.
You must go all the way in which again to 1992 to search out particulars of the final time these two performed one another within the league and it was a 1-1 draw on that event. Such a end result at the moment fits neither social gathering.
Team information is coming at 3.30pm with kick-off an hour later and we now have lots to cowl within the build-up.