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
Aston Villa have scored more first half goals than any other side in the Premier League this season (28), while only champions Manchester City (13) have led at half-time more often than the Villans (12). They're on course to hold the advantage at the interval today, too.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Although not moving freely, Mengi is now back in place. Soon after his re-introduction, Watkins zips a low shot across the face of goal from the edge of the area.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
There's more injury woe now, this time for Luton Town. Mengi is hobbling around with what looks like an ankle problem, and the action is paused while the centre-back receives treatment.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
A second successive Villa corner, this time taken short by Bailey in a pre-planned routine, ultiamtely ends with Lenglet steering McGinn's inswinging cross well over the crossbar.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Luton have not been phased by going a goal down, as they are enjoying a little more possession now. Given their recent defensive problems, they perhaps need to steady the ship rather than chase an immediate equaliser.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
After conceding the opening goal at Kenilworth Road this season, Luton have gone on to take just one point from eight Premier League games. Now trailing to a well-drilled Aston Villa side, they are really up against the odds today.
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