Brentford v Luton LIVE: Premier League result as Bees hold off Hatters
Brentford 3-1 Luton: The Bees do enough to fight past the Hatters in west London
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Brentford kick off, and we are back under way in West London!
Brentford vs Luton Town
Luton have now failed to score a first-half goal in 13 of their 14 Premier League games, more often than any other team in the English top flight this season. However, the Hatters have netted a league-high 83 per cent of their goals during the second half, with eight coming in the final 15 minutes - Brentford beware!
Brentford vs Luton Town
Lacking much in the way of spectacle, but certainly not short of endeavour from both sides, a first half bereft of clear-cut goal chances ends with the scores still level. Brentford may have totally dominated possession - having no less than 77 per cent - but they have struggled to carve open an obdurate Luton team happy to suffer long spells without the ball. Mbeumo has been the brightest spark, but the Cameroon international's radar has been off when it comes to shots on goal.
Brentford vs Luton Town
In the first minute of at least two added on for stoppages, Maupay swivels and strikes the ball from 20 yards out. It's sliced well over the top, though, and it seems the first half will end goalless.
Brentford vs Luton Town
Following a flick off Mengi's head in the Luton area, Kabore deflects the ball on to his own arm, prompting Brentford's fans to appeal for a penalty. However, neither the referee nor VAR are interested, so the game goes on.
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