The Super Sunday is set to feature a highly anticipated match in the English Premier League between Luton Town and Manchester United. Following three successive wins in the league, Manchester United are in a good rhythm now and are looking to extend their winning run to improve their position in the point table.
Last week, Manchester United secured a thrilling win against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Rasmus Hojlund scored the opener in this match, but Aston Villa got the leveler in the second half with a goal from Douglas Luiz. However, Scott McTominay’s powerful header found the back of the net in the dying moment to secure all three points for the Red Devils.
Tonight, Man United are all set to face off against Luton Town away from home. A win over Luton would get Manchester United closer to the top four. Luton Town, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back following their defeat against Sheffield United when they host Man United tonight at Kenilworth Road.
Stats & Facts
- Before losing to Sheffield United, Luton were unbeaten in their previous six games across all competitions.
- Manchester United have an excellent record against Luton Town. They have won nine of their last ten league meetings with Luton. Man United tied the remaining one back in 1992 at Kenilworth Road.
- The last time Manchester United lost against Luton was in 1987. Since then, the Red Devils have been unbeaten in their last 12 meetings with Luton across all competitions.
- Man United’s striker Rasmus Hojlund has scored five goals in five games. One more goal against Luton Town would make Hojlund the youngest player to score in six consecutive matches in the Premier League.
- All nine of Erik ten Hag’s games against newly promoted clubs in the Premier League have ended in victories.
Team News
Luton will be without several players, including Marvelous Nakamba, Mads Andersen, and captain Tom Lockyer due to their respective injuries. Teden Mengi and Tahith Chong are ready to meet their former club tonight.
Manchester United, however, have some injury issues in their squad. Defender Luke Shaw was withdrawn in the second half against Aston Villa. However, the manager confirmed it was for precaution based on his previous injury. If Shaw doesn’t play tonight, Lindelof is ready to replace him. In addition, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, and Mason Mount are also out of the squad due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Luton Town:
Kaminski; Bell, Osho, Mengi; Ogbene, Barkley, Lokonga, Doughty; Townsend, Morris; Adebayo
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Prediction: Luton 1-2 Man United
Following their three wins in a row, Manchester United are in good shape to extend their winning run. Forwards such as Rasmus Hojlund, Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford are also in decent form to give an early lead for the Red Devils.
However, Luton Town have also shown their attacking prowess in their recent games. They have scored four goals against Newcastle United and also against Brighton. But they suffered a heavy defeat in their following match against Sheffield. Therefore, Man United have a good chance to win tonight at Kenilworth Road.
Betfair Odds
Luton Town: 4.42
Draw: 4.32
Man United: 1.72
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