THE OPPONENTS
Despite sitting narrowly above the relegation zone, Luton have shown time and time again this term that they are not afraid to take the game to their opposing number – home or away. While they come into this weekend’s clash on the back of a defeat, their form prior to that is promising. Rob Edwards’s side beat Brighton 4-0 before holding Newcastle to a breathless 4-4 draw at St. James’ Park.
The Premier League newcomers have faced both Arsenal and Manchester City in their last 10 league fixtures, with the former relying on Declan Rice deep into stoppage time to snatch all three points at the death after a 4-3 thriller. City, meanwhile, had to come from behind with a quick-fire double in a bid to prevent Luton from recording a sensational victory over the reigning champions.
The Hatters have also taken points off Liverpool this term, holding them to a 1-1 draw which, once again, saw their visitors rely on a stoppage-time strike to take points from them. Luton tested United at the back end of 2023, when it took a rare Victor Lindelof goal on the hour mark to secure all three points at Old Trafford. The Bedfordshire are sure to be a stern test again, this time on their own turf.