Man United v Luton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as United hang on for unconvincing win
Man Utd 1-0 Luton: Victor Lindelof’s second-half goal was just about enough to keep the wolves from the door for Erik ten Hag
Defender Victor Lindelof scored in the second half as struggling Manchester United breathed a collective sigh of relief with a scrappy 1-0 victory over Luton Town in the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag’s team, who have won two successive league games after stumbling to their worst start since 1962, provisionally climbed two spots in the standings into sixth place on 21 points after 12 games. Luton, who have just one league victory in their debut season in the top flight, meanwhile are 17th.
United created numerous chances as they dominated the game before Lindelof finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, the Swede smashing home from 16 yards after the Hatters failed to clear Marcus Rashford’s cross.
The victory was a welcome reprieve for United, who have lost nine of their last 18 games in all competitions, have been eliminated from the League Cup and are struggling in the Champions League after a 4-3 loss at Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Relive the action from Old Trafford below:
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Substitution Issa Kaboré Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Substitution Chiedozie Somkelechukwu Ogbene Ryan John Giles
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Substitution Marvelous Nakamba Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu
Manchester United vs Luton Town
The visitors have mustered just 0.4 xG so far. They will have to create more if they are to find a way back into this match.
Manchester United vs Luton Town
SAVE! Kaminski makes another vital stop. Fernandes' cross was curled in for McTominay, who managed to flick a header towards the bottom right corner. It looked to be heading into the back of the net, but Kaminski got down to his left to turn around the post and keep his side in it.
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Substitution Sergio Reguilón Rodríguez Raphaël Xavier Varane
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Hojlund is down and struggling, and Ten Hag may have yet another injury concern.
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Substitution Rasmus Winther Højlund Anthony Jordan Martial
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Another opportunity to potentially put the game to bed comes and goes as the ball comes out for Fernandes to lash goalwards, though Osho gets back in the nick of time to block behind for a corner.
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