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
Norgaard hurls in a long throw from the left, which is flicked on towards Maupay in the six-yard box. The latter's looping header drops straight into Kaminski's waiting gloves, though. That's as close as we've come to a goal - and it wasn't that close!
Brentford vs Luton Town
It remains rather aimless from Brentford at the moment, and they are perhaps not accustomed to dominating the ball as much as this in the Premier League - can the Bees start to create some chances now?
Brentford vs Luton Town
After Janelt concedes a corner on the left, Barkley delivers an outswinging ball towards the penalty spot. However, Pinnock leaps highest and heads the ball well clear of danger.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Ogbene and then Chong draw fouls in midfield, as Luton try to edge forward with a counter-attack. They've yet to breach Brentford's box, having shown almost zero ambition to do so.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Mbeumo's loose touch on the right touchline allows Bell in to steal the ball, and the Brentford striker then compounds his error by bringing down the Luton full-back and conceding a free-kick.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Over the opening minutes, Brentford have had an incredible 84 per cent share of possession, but they've yet to carve their obdurate opponents open.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Brentford are still bossing the ball, but they are being met with stiff resistance from the Luton back line. As the Hatters are one of only four sides yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season, they'll be determined to hold out for 90 minutes today.
Brentford vs Luton Town
The hosts are now beginning to find their rhythm, stroking the ball about with purpose in midfield, as their visitors drop back and defend deep inside their own half - that could be the pattern for much of today's game.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Following further treatment, Lockyer is passed fit to continue, and he jogs back into his position at the heart of Luton's back three. It's been a disjointed start to the match so far.
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