Leagues: EPL

Lindelof strike gives Man United win over Luton

Victor Lindelof’s strike gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. The result means Eric ten Hag’s side have now grabbed two consecutive 1-0 wins in the Premier League.

Luton, meanwhile, despite the defeat will be buoyed by the performance. Rob Edwards’ side are certainly here to stay in the Premier League with the big boys.

Manchester United vs Luton Town: As it happened

Follow Man United vs Luton live updates from Old Trafford in the Premier League match, including team lineups, how to watch, and the latest scores.

WHO Manchester United vs Luton Town
WHAT English Premier League
WHEN 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT • Saturday, November 11, 2023
WHERE USA Network, Universo and Fubo
STREAM WATCH NOW

It’s been a wild week for both Manchester United and Luton Town who face each other on Saturday. Luton Town were minutes away from defeating Liverpool. Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered a loss against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Erik Ten Hag’s side will be hoping to turn around their poor home form at Old Trafford in the league.

Man United Luton live: Red Devils face The Hatters

For viewers in the United States, the match commentators are Ian Crocker and Michael Bridges.

Follow along with live updates as well as our analysis and observations.

Photo: Imago

Full Time: Manchester United 1-0 Luton Town

United win yet another 1-0 game, their second successive win building on from their win at Fulham last weekend. Despite the loss, Luton would be proud of their performance

Eric ten Hag shown the yellow card

The United manager is shown the yellow card for dissent

90+3' Lockyer sees yellow

The Luton man sees a yellow after taking down Rashford who could have darted through on goal. Fernandes, from the resulting freekick, shoots wide

We are into 8 minutes of stoppage time

Can Luton find the equalizer?

86' Luton make two changes

Its a triple switch for Luton as Kabore, Ogbene, and Nakamba make way for Adebayo, Giles, and Ruddock

81' Kaminski keeps Luton in the game

Kaminski gets down to his left to save from Fernandes' cross. United, meanwhile, make two changes: Varana and Martial come on for Reguilon and Hojlund

77' It nearly falls for Luton

Kabore does brilliantly to drat into the United box but his low cross cant find a Luton man. United survive

72' Hatters make a switch

Clark comes in for Doughty. Kabore gets a yellow for clattering into Rashford.

70' Manchester United 1-0 Luton Town

We are in the last 20 minutes. Rashford comes close to wrapping it up but Kaminski denies the Englishman

64' Great passage of play by Luton

The visitors aren't going down without a fight. They pass the ball around with aplomb but can't find the final ball. This is far from over. 

59' Manchester United 1-0 Luton Town

Luton fail to clear away United's corner and the ball fell to Lindelof who strikes the back of the net. The Hatters dealt a sucker punch despite being in the ascendancy in the last few minutes. 

55' Great work ethic from Luton

Luton are not giving an inch to United. The visitors have a good spell of possession and we are in the middle of an absorbing encounter.

49' Hojlund comes close

Mount wins a free kick in a dangerous position in the right wing. Fernandes takes the freekick from which Hojlund just heads wide. That was close for the hosts

We are underway for the second half

Can United get the get-away goal or will Luton get a shock win at Old Trafford

Half Time: Manchester United 0-0 Luton Town

United fail to get a goal before heading into the tunnel. Eric ten Hag's side will need to improve as Luton have been well marshaled in their defensive duties. 

41' How have United not scored

Hojlund puts Garnacho through but the Argentine youngster takes too much time while one-on-one with Kaminski. Luton defenders get back and clear it away, what a chance...

40' United make their first switch

Mount replaces Eriksen as the Danish midfielder limps off. 

37' Luton come close

The visitors come close to snatch the lead but Onana makes a great save to deny Morris' header. Seconds later, Townsend hits it straight to Onana. That was a scare for United

30' Manchester United 0-0 Luton Town

The visitors have marshaled their defense brilliantly. Rob Edwards' side have been resilient. Meanwhile, Rashford's strike hits Osho for a corner. It could have gone anywhere. Meanwhile, VAR checks for a penalty, but it's clear and we go on...

23' Luton growing into the game

Luton aren't carried away by the occasion as Ogbene has a strike straight at Onana. As United get on the other end, no one gets on the end of Bruno Fernanades' superb cross. 

Stat: United has led teams for only 29 minutes this season at Old Trafford.

20' Luton win a corner

Onana gives the ball away and Luton work it well on the left side to win a corner. However, nothing comes of it. United, meanwhile, create a good opportunity as Garnacho darts in from the left but shoots over. 

 

 

16' McTominay heads over

After Dalot puts an inviting ball in the box from the right wing, McTominay just heads over. Great run by the Scot in the final third. 

13' Luton well organized

United have the majority of the ball as Luton are happy to sit back with a back five. Rashford and Garnacho trying to be as wide as possible to stretch the visitors' back line. 

10' What a save from Kaminski

This could be the save of the season. Kaminski denies Hojlund from point-blank range following Rashford's cross from the right wing. 

How has the United striker not scored from there?

6' United win an early corner

The hosts win an early setpiece but nothing comes off it. There is also a VAR check for a potential handball by Luton but the check is complete, and we resume

3' United dominating possession

The hosts are having the lion's share of the ball. Luton hardly have had a touch of the ball

And we are underway

United get us off

The team news are in

Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Reguilon, McTominay, Eriksen, Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund

Luton: Kaminski, Osho, Lockyer, Mengi, Kbore, Nakamba, Barkley, Doughty, Townsend, Ogbene, Morris

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