Luton v Chelsea LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League as Hatters comeback falls just short
Luton 2-3 Chelsea: The Blues raced into a 3-0 lead, with Cole Palmer instrumental, before the Hatters roared back and almost snatched a draw
Chelsea survived a late Luton Town fightback to return to winning ways on the road with a 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road, with Cole Palmer netting twice either side of a fine Noni Madueke strike.
The expensively-assembled Blues had lost their previous four Premier League away games but looked certain to claim all three points when they were 3-0 up with little more than 10 minutes of normal time remaining.
Former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley scored what looked like a consolation goal for the hosts when he headed in from an Alfie Doughty corner in the 80th minute. Seven minutes later Elijah Adebayo reduced the deficit to one goal, but Luton failed to get an equaliser.
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Luton Town vs Chelsea
Chelsea secure the three points at Luton, coming away with a 3-2 victory. It was looking like a comfortable day for the Blues after they had opened the scoring through Palmer in the first half, followed by Madueke firing home later before half-time. The Hatters were pushing but failed to have a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes. After the break, Palmer struck once again to give Pochettino's side a 3-0 lead, and the win looked as though it was sealed. However, Barkley found the back of the net with just 10 minutes of normal time remaining. Edwards' men threw everything at it, and Adebayo made it 3-2 in the final few minutes. Despite their best efforts, Luton couldn't find an equaliser, and Chelsea end their winless run of four games away from home. Up next for the Hatters is a home tie in the FA Cup against Bolton Wanderers, while Chelsea host Preston in the same competition. That's all for today, goodbye!
Luton Town vs Chelsea
Gusto goes into the book for delaying the restart when Chelsea had a throw-in.
Luton Town vs Chelsea
There isn't long left for Luton to secure themselves a dramatic point. A few moments ago, the fourth official indicated that there will be a minimum of six minutes of added time at the end of the game. Edwards' side aren't giving up and Chelsea are hanging on!
Luton Town vs Chelsea
Palmer, who has scored twice and provided an assist for Chelsea, is replaced by youngster Gilchrist.
Luton Town vs Chelsea
Chong finds Doughty who has been superb for Luton, and he looks to deliver into the box, but the ball is cleared. It eventually comes to Chong inside the Chelsea box and he fires a cross low and hard into the middle, but Disasi is there to hoof it away. The Hatters are pushing to find an equaliser!
GOAL! Luton 2-3 Chelsea (Elijah Adebayo 87’)
GOOOAAAALLLL!!! 3-2!! Luton have another!
Morris finds Ogbene with a clever pass and he clips a delivery to the back post. Doughty has burst forward from wing-back and heads towards goal, but Petrovic palms it away.
However, it's only as far as Elijah Adebayo, who pounces inside the box to fire home! It's going to be a nervous end to the game for Chelsea!
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