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Luton Town face Manchester City in a high-stakes Premier League clash, with both teams seeking redemption and crucial points.
Relegation-threatened Luton Town will lock horns with the faltering Manchester City in the Premier League clash set to be played at Kenilworth Road on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams are coming off excruciating one-goal losses in their midweek encounters, and the stakes are high as they seek redemption and valuable points in their respective campaigns.
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20:44 - 09.12.2023
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal: Emery gets revenge as Gunners fail Villa Park test
Aston Villa extended their winning streak at Villa Park to 15 games with a 1-0 victory against Arsenal thanks to John McGinn's goal
The Hatters endured a rollercoaster ride in their recent match against league leaders Arsenal, ultimately succumbing to a heart-wrenching 4-3 defeat.
Luton displayed remarkable resilience, coming from behind to lead 3-2, thanks in part to two David Raya errors. However, Kai Havertz's late equalizer and Declan Rice's injury-time header shattered their hopes of an upset.
Despite the disappointment, Luton's manager, Rob Edwards, remained composed, acknowledging his team's commendable performance against the league leaders.
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18:12 - 09.12.2023
Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Woeful hosts suffer nightmare defeat at the Theatre of Dreams
Bournemouth secured their first-ever win at Old Trafford with a surprising 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United.
Luton currently find themselves in 18th place, below the relegation line, with 10 defeats in 15 games this season. Notably, they are yet to secure a clean sheet in the top flight.
On the bright side, Luton has shown promise in attack, finding the net in six of their last seven games. This offensive prowess may serve as a glimmer of hope as they aim to rectify their recent shortcomings against Manchester City.
In contrast, Manchester City's recent woes continued with a lackluster 1-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. The reigning champions struggled throughout the match, managing only two shots on goal.
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15:33 - 09.12.2023
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Their attacking firepower, with 36 goals scored, remains unparalleled, but their winless streak in the Premier League now stands at four matches.
Manager Pep Guardiola's side sits in fourth place in the winter rankings, trailing league leaders Arsenal by six points. Their away form has been a concern, with just one win in their last five Premier League away games, and three losses.
Manchester City faces a unique challenge as they attempt to break free from their slump.
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11:22 - 09.12.2023
Ex-Man City star accuses female staff of 'sending naked photos, having full blown affairs’ with players at his previous clubs
Joey Barton has claimed that women should 'not have any authority' in the men’s game, adding that female staff 'sent naked photos and had full blown affairs’ with his teammates.
Luton Town boasts an impressive record of winning their last seven home league games against reigning top-flight champions, a streak dating back to 1985.
However, they have struggled against Manchester City, failing to secure a victory in their last nine league encounters.
Before their clash with Arsenal, Luton received a boost in defense with the return of Alfie Doughty and Teden Mengi from injuries.
Albert Sambi Lokonga may also rejoin the lineup after recovering from a thigh issue. However, Tom Lockyer and Marvelous Nakamba's availability remains uncertain due to back and knee problems.
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09:04 - 09.12.2023
FOOTBALL Man United vs Bournemouth: Preview, team news & predicted line-up as Erik ten Hag seeks to build on Chelsea’s win against the Cherries
Manchester United will be hoping to take the momentum from their Chelsea victory into Saturday’s encounter against in-form Bournemouth that have lost just once in five matches
For Manchester City, Rodri and Jack Grealish's return from suspension is a welcome development. Their absence was felt keenly in the Villa match. Kevin De Bruyne, dealing with a long-term hamstring injury, will remain sidelined.
Jeremy Doku, who missed the Villa clash with a knock sustained against Tottenham, is not expected to have a serious injury.
Guardiola may consider recalling Nathan Ake to bolster the defense, as he seeks solutions to his team's recent struggles.
As the stage is set for this intriguing Premier League showdown, both Luton Town and Manchester City have plenty to prove.
Luton aims to climb out of the relegation zone and maintain their impressive home record against champions, while Manchester City looks to reignite their title defense and close the gap on the league leaders.
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