Luton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after late Digne winner for visitors
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Aston Villa travel to Luton in their bid to remain in the hunt for the Champions League places, but Kenilworth Road can be a difficult place to travel.
Luton meanwhile face a battle to bridge the widening gap between themselves and Premier League safety, which was made more difficult when Everton’s points deduction was reduced to six points.
Ahead of the match, the Hatters were in 18th place, five points behind Nottingham Forest, with all three teams who came up last year currently occupying the bottom three places.
But Luton have won nine of their past 11 home games against Aston Villa, although this will be their first meeting at the ground since August 2016.
Aston Villa have scored more first-half goals than any other side in the Premier League this season with 27, but Luton have been difficult to beat at home.
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Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Emery cuts a concerned figure near the touchline, as his team are unable to push forward and halt Luton's tide of momentum. Perhaps a change of plan is needed?
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Having now scored for a 14th straight Premier League game, Luton Town have also attempted 23 crosses in this match so far - already higher than their season average of 22.2 in the top flight. They've certainly benefited from Doughty moving back into his favoured position on the left flank.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Tielemans falters when in a good shooting position just outside the box, and Villa's first attack for some time ultimately comes to nothing. Soon after, Lenglet is forced to hack a low cross behind for a Luton corner.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Clark slips through Ogbene on the right side of Aston Villa's area, but the latter's low cross is blocked away to relative safety. The Villans have been on the back foot since half-time; their two-goal lead remains intact, though.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Rogers again tussles with Kabore, who duly goes down to the ground. It's just a free-kick for Luton, but the Villa substitute must be careful not to get drawn into more rash challenges - he's already been booked.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Another raking long ball by Douglas Luiz almost opens up Luton on the counter, but Bailey can't quite reach the ball despite his express pace. Of course, the hosts' pursuit of a way back into this game will leave them open to conceding again.
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