Chelsea vs Luton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson shine
Chelsea 3-0 Luton: Mauricio Pochettino secures his first win of the season as the Blues sweep Luton aside at Stamford Bridge
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Your support makes all the difference.Two goals for Raheem Sterling and one for Nicolas Jackson secured all three points for Chelsea on a night which they dominated from start to finish.
The class of Mauricio Pochettino’s men was no better displayed than by Raheem Sterling’s opener after the winger cut in from the right, danced by two defenders and slotted the ball into the back of the net with his weaker foot.
It was also Sterling who ended any worries for the Chelsea supporters when, during an attacking spell from Luton, he drifted into the box and met Malo Gusto’s pass to turn home a second.
The final goal was eerily similar but Sterling had to settle for the assist this time as his low pass found Nicolas Jackson into the middle of the penalty area and he poked home a deserved goal to get his Premier League tally up and running.
The Blues take the points and a big step forward in their development under Pochettino.
Relive the action as Chelsea defeat Luton in the Premier League:
Chelsea 1-0 Luton
35 mins: Marvelous Nakamba miscues the ball and almost sets Raheem Sterling awaty on the break but this time the forward can’t bring the ball under control and it skids away from him to a defender.
Sterling looks in top form tonight and somewhat back to his best. He’s causing real problems for the Luton back line.
Chelsea 1-0 Luton
30 mins: Marvelous Nakamba goes in the book for a late challenge on Conor Gallagher who was attempting to get forward on the wing.
The Blues have taken their feet off the gas but they’re still in charge of the game.
Chelsea 1-0 Luton
27 mins: It’s time for Luton to repsond and they do so but sprinting down the wings and floating in a couple of crosses that are heading away without too much trouble by the hosts.
Chelsea 1-0 Luton
22 mins: That was an excellent goal from Raheem Sterling and it already looks a long way back for Luton.
It’s still all Chelsea, although they’re prioritising possession over attacking the goal now.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Luton (Sterling, 17’)⚽️
17 mins: Raheem Sterling take a bow! The Chelsea forward receives the ball over on the right wing and he drives into the penalty area.
Some fancy footwork takes him past two Luton defenders before he guides a left-footed effort past Thomas Kaminski to put the Blues ahead!
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
13 mins: Chance! Thiago Silva pings a long ball up the pitch and plays Nicolas Jackson in behind the lines. He collects the ball and releases it off to Ben Chilwell.
Chiwell sets up Enzo Fernandez for a set on the edge of the box but he lifts his effort high over the bar!
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
10 mins: Chelsea have dominated this game since the start and are knocking on the door.
Conor Gallagher and Raheem Sterling combine through some intricate play to get the ball into the box but they can’t work a good angle to shoot from and Luton force them away once again.
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
7 mins: Close! The free kick is whipped into the penalty area before dropping to Raheem Sterling in space.
Sterling runs onto the ball and smokes a first time shot at goal but somehow Thomas Kaminski manages to cling onto the ball and smother it before it cross the line.
Great save from the Luton goalkeeper!
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
6 mins: Close! Nicolas Jackson receives the ball on the edge of the box and drives into the middle. He leaves it for Raheem Sterling who cuts onto his left foot and shoots from a tight angle.
The effort is blocked but the Blues continue their attack and win themselves a corner which is whipped over to the far post. No-one can get on the end of the cross but Chelsea recycle the ball over to Enzo Fernandez on the right side of thr pitch.
He attempted cross is blocked but Elijah Adebayo who uses his hand and gives away a free kick.
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
3 mins: Moises Caicedo wins the ball and flicks it out wide to Malo Gusto who drives Chelsea forward down the right wing.
There’s nowhere for him to go as Luton defend in numbers so Gusto stops his run and sends the ball backwards to try and draw the Hatters out of position.
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