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
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
45+2 mins: Should be level! Another great chance for Luton as Doughty comes off his left flank superbly. His right-footed strike has the beating of Onana but drifts just wide.
Now there’s a change for United. Shaw was passed fit to start this game but makes way before the break. Lindelof replaces him.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
45 mins: There will be four minutes of added time to end this first half.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
44 mins: Doughty lines up the effort on the edge of the box but his effort comes back off the wall.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
42 mins: After such a fast start United are all over the pace now. Barkley surges forward on the break and feeds Morris. The striker skips past Maguire but is brought down by the centre-back who is shown a yellow card.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
39 mins: Casemiro is one lucky boy. It’s a late challenge on Morris from the Brazilian who has already been booked.
Referee David Coote blows for the free-kick but opts against showing the midfielder a second yellow. The home fans are not happy with that decision.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
37 mins: WIDE! Oh so close to a second for Morris as his shot drifts wide from the edge of the box. How the hosts would love an equaliser before the break.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
34 mins: Casemiro is the latest to be shown a yellow after he checks the surging run of Bell.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
31 mins: Sloppy from United as the ball is gifted to Barkley in the final third. He slides through Woodrow but the former Fulham man sees his effort deflected behind for a corner.
Osho heads over from the set piece.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
30 mins: Since that Morris goal in the 14th minute, United have failed to register a shot on target. A really impressive fightback from the home side.
Luton 1-2 Manchester United
28 mins: A great chance for United on the break as Fernandes surges through the middle of the pitch but it’s an uncharacteristically poor pass from the captain which sends Garnacho way wider than he would have liked.
Luton get back well and the attack breaks down.
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