Luton Town vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Luton Town vs West Ham United
West Ham, if only momentarily, move top of the Premier League and send their fans home happy after another impressive display away from home. Moyes's side face a tricky task next up after the international break as they welcome defending champions Manchester City to the London Stadium. Luton's quest for their first Premier League points goes on after three straight defeats.
Luton Town vs West Ham United
West Ham's unbeaten start to the Premier League season continued as they saw out a 2-1 victory away against Luton Town. Jarrod Bowen saw the Hammers ahead with a header when he was found by Lucas Paqueta's cross in the 37th minute as David Moyes's side enjoyed the better of the first half. Luton, playing their first Premier League game at home, struggled to created chances in the second half and saw their deficit doubled when Kurt Zouma powered home a thumping header from James Ward-Prowse's corner. A late goal from Mads Andersen clawed back a slither of hope for Luton in injury time but they were unable to complete the late turnaround, with West Ham seeing the game out to record three straight wins in the league.
Luton Town vs West Ham United
The balls runs through to Ogbene, but the wing-back can't create the space for his shot and, in the end, Areola can claim the effort with ease.
Luton Town vs West Ham United
As the ball was cleared, there was a brief VAR check for a handball by Ward-Prowse but no penalty is given.
Luton Town vs West Ham United
A late corner is swung in by Luton which Andersen throws himself at. The centre-back can't make contact and Kudus can clear for West Ham.
Luton Town vs West Ham United
There will be three minutes of added time to end this game.
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