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
A mazy out-to-in run by Wissa ends with a rather tame shot at goal from just outside Luton's area, allowing Kaminski to make a simple save in the centre of his goal.
Brentford vs Luton Town
CLOSE! Peeling away from his marker on the right, Mbeumo then powers inside to shoot from around 20 yards out, sending the ball flashing wide of the left-hand post via a deflection! If anyone can break the deadlock in West London, surely it's the Bees' skilful winger.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Helping out Bell, Ogbene stays alert to cover Mbeumo's run to the right byline, shepherding Brentford's danger man out of play with some determined defending.
Brentford vs Luton Town
With a welcome touch of composure, Barkley spreads the play out wide and sets up a Luton counter-attack down the right. However, Mee ultimately gets the ball clear and Brentford are back on the ball.
Brentford vs Luton Town
After Bell brings down the increasingly influential Mbeumo, the latter's mishit free-kick towards the box is initially cleared away from danger by Luton's defence - but Brentford regain possession and continue to press for an opening goal.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Mbeumo cushions the ball with his first touch, then drives inside from the right. He then opens up an angle to shoot, but when he lets fly from the edge of the area, the ball is sent spinning well over the crossbar.
Brentford vs Luton Town
WIDE! The first serious shot at goal finally arrives, as Yarmoliuk thumps a deflected effort wide of the left-hand post following Janelt's cutback. That's a little better from Brentford!
Brentford vs Luton Town
Caught out of position, Flekken is beaten by the flight of a cross from the right, and Luton have to concede a corner. Brentford will have a welcome set-piece opportunity.
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