Luton v Chelsea LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League as Hatters comeback falls just short
Luton 2-3 Chelsea: The Blues raced into a 3-0 lead, with Cole Palmer instrumental, before the Hatters roared back and almost snatched a draw
Chelsea survived a late Luton Town fightback to return to winning ways on the road with a 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road, with Cole Palmer netting twice either side of a fine Noni Madueke strike.
The expensively-assembled Blues had lost their previous four Premier League away games but looked certain to claim all three points when they were 3-0 up with little more than 10 minutes of normal time remaining.
Former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley scored what looked like a consolation goal for the hosts when he headed in from an Alfie Doughty corner in the 80th minute. Seven minutes later Elijah Adebayo reduced the deficit to one goal, but Luton failed to get an equaliser.
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Luton Town vs Chelsea
Chelsea will be hoping to put an end to their disappointing run of form away from home having lost each of their last four Premier League away games, their longest losing run on the road since a run of five between October and December 2000. The Blues picked up a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the week through a last-minute penalty from Noni Madueke, which may have papered over the cracks of what was a lacklustre performance against a struggling side. A victory wouldn’t do a lot for Mauricio Pochettino’s side in terms of their league position, but it will be a huge confidence boost for the west London outfit to gain some momentum.
Luton Town vs Chelsea
Rob Edwards’ side have started to turn things around after a difficult opening few months of the season. Luton have won their last two Premier League games, as many as they did in their first 16 this campaign. They last won three consecutive top-flight matches in December 1991, the third game of which was against today’s opponents Chelsea. A win for the Hatters could see them climb out of the relegation zone and up to 15th place in the Premier League table, at least temporarily, with other sides playing later in the weekend.
Luton Town vs Chelsea
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Luton Town vs Chelsea
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Luton Town vs Chelsea
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