Sheffield United vs Luton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after two late own goals gift Hatters win
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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 and it’s the Blades who host the Hatters this afternoon, both in the bottom three.
United are rock bottom, nine points taken from 18 games so far and only two wins - one fewer than the visitors, who sit 18th, three points above the Blades ahead of kick-off. Neither team can move out of the bottom three with victory on the day but they must start picking up points fast if they want a shot at survival.
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Sheffield United vs Luton Town
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Sheffield United vs Luton Town
There have been 10 previous Boxing Day games between promoted sides in English top-flight history, with the home side remaining unbeaten in all 10. The most recent such clash was a 1-0 win for Aston Villa against Norwich City in 2019-20.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
OVER!!! A poor pass from Vinicius is cut out by Townsend and the winger sets off on a forward run to the edge of Sheffield United's box, standing up the defence before sending a well-struck effort beyond Foderingham's reach and over the crossbar!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
SAVED!!! Townsend cuts onto his right foot and pulls the trigger from 20 yards, but the curling finish is made to look ordinary by Foderingham's comfortable save!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Baldock cuts inside from the right and links up with McAtee ahead of him, but Brown's attempted clearance from the return ball ricochets off the Blades' right-back and into the gloves of Kaminski.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Only Arsenal, Everton, and Newcastle (all 14) have had more different Premier League goalscorers this season than Luton's 12.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Hamer is teed up on the edge of the area with Luton holding their defensive shape well, however the Dutchman snatches at his shot and sends a poor effort looping well over the crossbar.
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