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
Olise is looking to get on the ball as much as possible down the right. He is dropping back to the halfway line to try and get involved in the game before rushing down the wing.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Morris drifts over to the right to help stretch the pitch, laying a pass back to Doughty. He swings a cross into the heart of the box, but Andersen heads it away unchallenged.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton are keeping possession well around Palace's box and are looking to work an opening. Bell's cross is headed on by Lockyer, with Townsend keeping the attack alive down the right. He puts the ball back in, but Johnstone claims it.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Palace come forward again through Doucoure, who surges into space before laying a pass into the feet of Edouard. The striker turns on the ball and pokes a shot towards the goal that is saved with ease by Kaminski.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Olise has had a lively start to the game on his return to the Palace side. He wins possession off Bell and loops a cross towards the back of the box, but it goes over everyone and Doughty deals with it.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton have had spells of possession in this game but have not been able to retain the ball for long periods. The hosts try to put some pressure on Palace down the right, but Morris fouls Lerma with a push and the Eagles have it back.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton's Townsend will be a player to watch in this match. He played 168 Premier League games for Palace between 2016 and 2021. Six different players have scored against Palace in the competition after playing for them, most recently Patrick Bamford for Leeds in April. Townsend’s one goal against Palace came just before he joined the club, scoring a free-kick for Newcastle United in April 2016.
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
WIDE! Palace have the first chance of the game. Eze rushes down the middle of Luton's half and switches possession over to Olise on the edge of the box. He cuts the ball onto his left foot and curls his shot across the goal and wide.
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