Luton vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Rasmus Hojlund double
Luton 1-2 Manchester United: Hojlund’s double made it four wins in a row for the visitors, but Erik ten Hag’s side had to hang on to earn three points at Kenilworth Road
Rasmus Hojlund’s early double earned Manchester United their fourth win Premier League in a row but a resilient Luton Town made it an awkward afternoon for Erik ten Hag’s team at Kenilworth Road.
With Harry Styles watching on, Hojlund continued his fine form with two goals inside the first seven minutes, including a composed finish after just 35 seconds to give United the lead.
But Luton responded when Carlton Morris committed to a brave header to pull one back, and United were unable to kill off the hosts in the second half, with Alejandro Garnacho wasting the best of the opportunities.
It meant United had to hang on to see out the win, with Ross Barkley hitting the bar in stoppage time, but the victory closes the gap on the Premier League’s top four as Ten Hag’s side managed to build on their resurgent form.
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How Manchester United could line up
Manchester United predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.
Manchester United team news
For the visitors, meanwhile, left-back Luke Shaw remains a doubt after being withdrawn at half-time against Aston Villa.
“Luke is doubtful for the weekend but we are positive he can make it. He came out as a precaution, it was the right direction. We work until Sunday,” said Ten Hag in his pre-match press conference.
Elsewhere, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is unavailable after picking up an injury in training while Mason Mount and Malacia are still continuing their respective rehabilitations.
“Wan-Bissaka will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in training last week. Mason and Tyrell will take some more weeks,” Ten Hag added.
How Luton could line up
Luton predicted XI: Kaminski; Bell, Osho, Mengi; Ogbene, Barkley, Lokonga, Doughty; Townsend, Morris; Adebayo.
Luton team News
Former Manchester United duo Teden Mengi and Tahith Chong could well be in line to start against their former side today. Both were fit enough to make the bench against Sheffield United.
“Teden’s fully fit and available,” Luton boss Rob Edwards said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. “He’s been brilliant for us this year. For a younger player to step up, come away from home, out of his comfort zone, and perform at the highest level as he has is astounding.”
On Chong, Edwards said: “He’s been really effective coming on, especially when there’s more space and we’re a transitional threat.
“He also gives us a bit of balance with a left-footer on that side and he’s certainly pushing for a start. He’s shown many strengths in many areas and he’s somebody who trains full throttle every single day.”
Elswehere, Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen and club captain Tom Lockyer remain out.
Luton vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
When is Luton vs Manchester United?
Luton vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 4.30pm GMT on Sunday 18 February at Kenilworth Road.
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Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture
Good afternoon
Manchester United visit Luton Town and Kenilworth Road in the Premier League as Erik ten Hag’s side look to build on their resurgent form and continue a top-four push.
United have won three in a row in the Premier League, including an impressive away win at Aston Villa last weekend, and could close the gap on Tottenham to three points following their defeat to Wolves on Saturday.
But, apart from suffering a setback against Sheffield United last time out, Luton have performed well at home this season and Rob Edwards’s side pushed their visitors close in the reverse fixture in November.
United will know that they have to keep their winning run going if they are to push for the Champions League places over the second half of the season.
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