Newcastle United vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
CHANCE! Luton are causing some early danger. Ogbene uses his speed to get on the end of a direct pass down the right. He gets beyond Burn and attempts to roll a pass across the box, but Schar slides across to make the interception.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
Luton start with an aggressive press and are looking to win possession in Newcastle's half. However, it opens the Hatters up for a counter, with Gordon racing down the right, cutting inside before having a pass across the box intercepted by Lokonga.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
Luton get this Premier League clash under way. The Hatters will be hoping for another fast start, with Rob Edwards' men scoring twice in the first 137 seconds against Brighton in their last outing.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
This is the first time Newcastle are hosting Luton in a league match since September 1992, beating them 2-0 in the second tier under Kevin Keegan. Both teams are on the pitch and are ready to get started.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
Luton make one alteration to the team that thumped Brighton 4-0 in midweek. Mengi comes into the defence and starts ahead of Burke. Former Newcastle winger Townsend, who scored the only goal in the reverse fixture, is on the bench.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
Newcastle make one enforced change to the side that beat Villa 3-1 in their last Premier League outing. Alexander Isak went off with a groin injury and is replaced in the attack by Almiron. However, there is a double boost for the injury-hit Magpies, with Barnes and Wilson back on the bench after a spell on the sidelines.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
LUTON TOWN SUBS: Luke Berry, Cauley Woodrow, Issa Kabore, Tahith Chong, Reece Burke, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Jacob Brown, Tim Krul, Andros Townsend.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
LUTON TOWN (3-4-2-1): Thomas Kaminski; Teden Mengi, Gabriel Osho, Amari'i Bell; Chiedozie Ogbene, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ross Barkley, Alfie Doughty; Jordan Clark, Elijah Adebayo; Carlton Morris.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Paul Dummett, Callum Wilson, Matt Ritchie, Harvey Barnes, Emil Krafth, Loris Karius, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Joe White.
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