Manchester City vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
As it stands, Man City have climbed to the top of the Premier League table above Arsenal and Liverpool, with the latter two sides to play tomorrow. Guardiola and his team will be hoping to apply the pressure by securing the three points today. City come forward once again as Kovacic pokes the ball to Gvardiol on the edge, but his shot is parried behind for a corner by Kaminski.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
It's been an intense opening few minutes from Man City, and despite Guardiola's side enjoying a stroke of luck with the own goal, Luton need to tighten up at the back to get a result in today's game. Haaland was afforded too much space when he broke through initially, and Edwards will be disappointed with the lack of concentration from his defence.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
Clark gets the game under way for Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium!
Manchester City vs Luton Town
The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
Meanwhile, Edwards has made two alterations from Luton's 2-1 win over Bournemouth last time out. In defence, Teden Mengi misses out of the squad, and Onyedinma comes into the starting XI. Berry is also named in the side, with Issa Kabore dropping out.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
Guardiola has made five changes from City's 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace in their previous Premier League fixture. In goal, Ortega drops to the bench while Ederson comes back into the side. John Stones and Rodri also drop out, with Kovacic and Akanji coming into the starting XI. Further forward, Doku and Nunes are named in the team, with Grealish and Foden among the substitutes.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
LUTON TOWN SUBS: James Shea, Cauley Woodrow, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Tim Krul, Joe Johnson, Taylan Harris, Christian Chigozie, Zack Nelson, Axel Piesold.
Manchester City vs Luton Town
LUTON TOWN (4-3-3): Thomas Kaminski; Alfie Doughty, Reece Burke, Daiki Hashioka, Fred Onyedinma; Luke Berry, Ross Barkley, Jordan Clark; Andros Townsend, Carlton Morris, Tahith Chong.
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