Luton Town vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction Hatters clinch huge win
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Everton’s 10-point deduction has given Luton Town a real chance of staying in the Premier League this year as they are now one point clear of the relegation zone. They are not safe by any means but two draws in their last four matches, so they are starting to adapt to the rigours of the top-flight.
They host Crystal Palace this afternoon hoping to pick up a second win of the season against the Eagles who only have one victory from their last five.
However, Roy Hodgson’s men have won three of their six Premier League away games this season and have the bonus of Jordan Ayew and Jefferson Lerma returning from international duty yesterday.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Ogbene collects a pass down the left and uses his quick feet to escape Ward. The former Rotherham United man then drives a pass towards the edge of the box, with Townsend going down under a challenge from a defender. Weak appeals for a penalty are quickly turned down by the referee.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Doughty's free-kick from the left is headed out of the box by Andersen. The ball rolls to Mengi, who drills a low shot straight into the gloves of Johnstone. He did well to control his strike, but it was a simple save for the goalkeeper.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Andersen takes too long in possession, with Morris forcing him to pass it straight out for a throw-in. Kenilworth Road erupts, with the hosts starting to build their way into the game.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton win a corner on the right, with Barkley curling an inviting cross into the heart of the box. Lockyer and Mengi look to get efforts away, but Palace clear it out.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton are trapped in their own half and are struggling to get Morris and Ogbene into the game. Eze and Olise have kept their defenders busy.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
TWO SAVES! Kaminski keeps the score level with a couple of quick stops. Eze collects Doucoure's pass and unleashes a powerful effort that deflects off a Luton defender. Kaminski gets down to his right to push away the ball before saving the rebound from Schlupp.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Schlupp does well to control a loose ball in Luton's half and weaves his way through a couple of players. He lays a pass down the right to Olise, who cuts inside and has his shot blocked. His effort was never going to reach the goal with two defenders ahead of him.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton have suffered five Premier League defeats by a single goal this season, the joint most of any side (level with Sheffield United). Meanwhile, three of opponents Palace’s four wins this season have come via a one-goal victory. The Eagles have had the better chances to break the deadlock in the opening exchanges, but Kaminski is yet to be seriously challenged in the Luton goal.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Edouard does well to control a long ball forward, allowing Palace to recycle possession down the left side of the pitch. Olise rushes towards the byline and pulls a low cross across the box, but Eze does not make the run and Luton clear it away.
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