Brentford v Luton LIVE: Premier League result as Bees hold off Hatters
Brentford 3-1 Luton: The Bees do enough to fight past the Hatters in west London
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Although Brentford have had 20 attempts, only four have been guided on target. With one goal from one effort, Luton have got themselves back into contention for an unlikely point. It sets us up for a fascinating finale.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Substitution Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo Keane William Lewis-Potter
Brentford vs Luton Town
Substitution Sayed Saman Ghoddos Mads Roerslev Rasmussen
Brentford vs Luton Town
Due to a knee injury, Mengi's game is over, forcing Edwards to make his fifth and final change: Giles is sent on.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Unchallenged, Kaminski claims Mbeumo's latest corner kick inside his six-yard box, with the injured Mengi still struggling to walk steadily by the side of the pitch.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Mengi scrambles back to prevent Wissa shooting from the left side of the area, but after making a brilliant last-ditch block, the Luton defender seems to have jarred his knee. The medics are coming on to assess him.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Brentford's sixth corner is played short from the right, but following an elaborate build-up, nothing comes of it and the Bees must build again from near the halfway line.
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