Fulham vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
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Fulham vs Luton Town
Fulham collected their first win in three Premier League games after a narrow win over Luton. They travel to Crytal Palance in their next Premier League fixture before facing Norwich City in the third round of the EFL Cup. As for the Hatters, they have now lost all four of their games since being promoted from the Championship. Next up, they host Wolves, who have lost three of their four matches.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Vinicius scored three minutes after coming off the bench to help Fulham beat Luton. The Cottagers dominated possession before the break, but it was Luton who had the better opportunities to score. Morris blasted a shot just wide of the post from close range before Brown crashed the post with a header. Bell then had a massive chance soon after the restart after receiving a cross from Brown, but his effort went straight at Leno. The hosts then controlled the rest of the game. Palhinha's looping header went just over, with Vinicius netting the crucial goal. Willian was causing havoc down the left throughout the game and burst past Kabore before sending the ball across the box. Kaminski tried to push it away. However, he could only find Vinicius, who crashed his shot in.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Tete goes towards the corner flag and wins a free-kick. It is only a matter of time before the game comes to an end.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Kabore sends in a cross from the right side of the pitch. Lockyer makes contact with the ball after it goes over the head of Bassey, but his attempt goes well wide.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Cairney and Iwobi are free down the left side of the pitch and have a chance to put a cross into the box. However, with just two minutes left of the game, they decide to keep possession.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Substitution Willian Borges da Silva Calvin Bassey Ughelumba
Fulham vs Luton Town
Fulham are dominating the game at the moment, with Luton struggling to get out of their own half. The hosts are showing patience with the ball and are looking to slow the game down.
Fulham vs Luton Town
Tete moves into the middle of Luton's half and sends a throughball into the path of Vinícius. The striker tries to go around the goalkeeper but his touch is loose. He then goes the other way to try and make space for a shot. However, Lockyer makes an impressive tackle.
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