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Luton vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Rasmus Hojlund double

Luton 1-2 Manchester United: Hojlund’s double made it four wins in a row for the visitors, but Erik ten Hag’s side had to hang on to earn three points at Kenilworth Road

Ben Fleming
Sunday 18 February 2024 14:25 EST
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Rasmus Hojlund’s early double earned Manchester United their fourth win Premier League in a row but a resilient Luton Town made it an awkward afternoon for Erik ten Hag’s team at Kenilworth Road.

With Harry Styles watching on, Hojlund continued his fine form with two goals inside the first seven minutes, including a composed finish after just 35 seconds to give United the lead.

But Luton responded when Carlton Morris committed to a brave header to pull one back, and United were unable to kill off the hosts in the second half, with Alejandro Garnacho wasting the best of the opportunities.

It meant United had to hang on to see out the win, with Ross Barkley hitting the bar in stoppage time, but the victory closes the gap on the Premier League’s top four as Ten Hag’s side managed to build on their resurgent form.

Follow live updates from Luton vs Manchester United in today’s live blog and get all the latest odds and tips on the match here.

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

78 mins: Another big chance for United, now, on the break as Garnacho cuts it back to Hojlund but Kaminski stands his ground superbly to deny the Dane his hat-trick.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 18:09

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

77 mins: Doughty’s cross isn’t fully cleared by United and the follow-up ball into the box falls graciously at the feet of Osho. He’s just yards from goal but is effort is just blocked. A big chance, there, for the hosts.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 18:08

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

75 mins: Mainoo late into the challenge on Clark and that’s a free-kick in a promising position for Luton.

A yellow card, too, for the United midfielder.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 18:07

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

72 mins: Fernandes’ corner has too much on it and evades Varane’s leap at the back post.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 18:03

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

71 mins: Straight into the action and straight into the referee’s book for Townsend after a foul on Rashford.

Fernandes lines the free-kick up but Kaminski is wise to it before Garnacho’s follow-up effort deflects wide for a corner.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 18:02

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

68 mins: A double change for Luton follows that chance as Townsend and Clark replace Woodrow and Chong.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 17:59

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

67 mins: Another golden opportunity for United! Garnacho bursts through on goal on the break but he gives Kaminski a chance to recover after rounding the keeper and the hosts survive.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 17:59

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

66 mins: Another Luton corner as Doughty’s cross is deflected behind. The Luton wing-back delivers the cross which Evans clears away as far as Ogbene.

The Republic of Ireland tries his luck but it’s straight down the throat of Onana.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 17:57

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

62 mins: Fernandes a fizzes a corner delivery to an unmarked Garnacho on the edge of the box. The Argentine fires through a crowded box but Kaminski makes the stop low down to his right.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 17:53

Luton 1-2 Manchester United

60 mins: CLOSE! Kaminski is caught in no man’s land and Fernandes rounds him with ease. It looks like a simple tap-in but it’s a superb sliding block from Lokonga who continued to track back and keeps his side in the game as a result.

Ben Fleming18 February 2024 17:52

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