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
Tight to the right byline, Watkins looks up towards the centre of Luton's area but can only find the gloves of Kaminski, who completes a comfortable catch from the forward's tame cross.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Mengi tussles with Watkins near the halfway line and brings the England striker down, conceding a free-kick. Villa's top scorer is making his 50th successive Premier League appearance today.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Villa are back to 11 men following Ramsey's return, and they'll be aiming to build upon a couple of half-chances they've had so far. They've taken three shots at goal, while Luton are yet to record one.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Ramsey is temporarily withdrawn, having picked up a knock; in his absence, Douglas Luiz arrives unmarked in the box but only steers a free header well wide of the target.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Back in the starting XI today, Kaminski dives across to his left, tipping away Ramsey's stinging shot from an angle! McGinn fed Villa's home-grown starlet with a smart pass, but the Luton goalkeeper was equal to it!
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Some 40 per cent of the action has taken place in Villa's defensive third so far, although the away side have rarely been under threat. Emery's men are simply keeping the ball and waiting to strike on the break.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa are keeping possession patiently, as Luton's bright orange jerseys buzz around them. Then, Ramsey's shove on Barkley gifts the hosts a free-kick in midfield.
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
The home fans are in uproar after Morris is penalised for felling Konsa deep in Villa territory. The visitors then take their time to clear upfield via a big boot from Martinez.
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