Luton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as City survive scare

Luton 1-2 Man City: Grealish and Bernardo’s second-half strikes secured a comeback win for City

Luton a dangerous opponent - Guardiola

Manchester City ended their four match run without a win as they edged past Luton Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road in a contest that threatened to end in another negative result for Pep Guardiola’s men.

Without Erling Haaland in the squad, the visitors struggled to capitalise on their possession the first half and, aided by some fine saves from Thomas Kaminski, Lutin kept them at bay. Elijah Adebayo leapt above everyone else to nod home the opener just before the half-time break and Luton took the lead.

In the second half, Man City picked up where they left off and pushes the Hatters deep. Bernardo Silva curled in a superb left-footed strike just after the hour mark to equalise before Jack Grealish slotted home to decisive goal to secure the points for the champions.

Relive the action from Kenilworth Road below:

Luton Town vs Manchester City live

• Manchester City come from behind to defeat Luton at Kenilworth Road
• 64’ GOAL! - Grealish turns in Alvarez’s pass (LUT 1-2 MCI)
• 62’ GOAL! - Bernardo scores the equaliser (LUT 1-1 MCI)
• 58’ CROSSBAR! - Kaminski pushes Dias’ strike onto the woodwork (LUT 1-0 MCI)
• 45+2’ GOAL! - Adebayo nods Luton ahead against the run of play (LUT 1-0 MCI)
• 18’ SAVE! - Rodri’s shot from range is kept out by Kaminski (LUT 0-0 MCI)
• 2’ SAVE! - Foden drills a shot at Kaminski who palms it wide (LUT 0-0 MCI)

[10 December 2023 14:38 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

35 mins: Phil Foden is the main threat for City. Everything is going through him and he’s been all over the pitch trying to get into the box.

He drifts out wide as Jack Grealish comes inside. Grealish takes over the ball, cuts to the left and shoots only for Tom Lockyer to block the effort.

The ball comes out to Mateo Kovacic who bombs it high and wide.

[10 December 2023 14:33 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

31 mins: Nakamba sprints up the pitch and piles the pressure on Mateo Kovacic who runs into trouble dropping deep into his own box. He boots the ball out for a throw in and the Luton fans cheer their appreciation of the midfielder’s pressing.

[10 December 2023 14:30 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

28 mins: Kaminski stayed down after his most recent save but he seems okay to play on again. The goalkeeper has played every minute of Luton’s Premier League campaign so far and will be a huge miss if he has to depart.

Grealish slips a pass into the box for Alvarez who takes a first time shot and hits the side netting!

[10 December 2023 14:28 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

25 mins: Save! Thomas Kaminski is the bane of Manchester City at the minute. Phil Foden takes the ball to the edge of the box and unleashes a left-footed strike that the Luton goalkeeper pushes wide with a strong left hand.

[10 December 2023 14:24 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

21 mins: A short corner from Julian Alvarez knocks the ball to Bernardo Silva who swings in a first time cross. The ball is easily cleared by Marvellous Nakamba and there’s a respite for Luton.

The hosts have been under increasing pressure over the last few minutes.

[10 December 2023 14:20 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

18 mins: Save! Man City up the tempo and spread Luton’s back line making bigger gaps for runners to get into the box. Alvarez just misses out on threading a pass through to Bernardo Silva but the ball comes back to Rodri who drills a shot at goal from range.

He hits it sweetly by Kaminski leaps to the right and pushes it over the bar.

[10 December 2023 14:17 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

15 mins: Luton win a free kick over on the left wing that is delivered over to the far post. Teden Mengi is the obvious target but he’s beaten in the air but Josko Gvardiol who nods the ball away.

Luton have got themselves into the game. City still aren’t playing like their fluid selves.

[10 December 2023 14:15 · Mike Jones]

FT Luton 1-2 Man City

Rodri has been carded for a tactical foul as many times in the Premier League this season as he was in the whole of last season (4).

(REUTERS)

[10 December 2023 14:14 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

12 mins: Alfie Doughty attempts to get forward on the right side of the pitch. He’s trying to advance whenever the ball is turned over or Luton are in possession but the pace of City’s counter-attack is such that he needs to track back quickly to help out the defence.

[10 December 2023 14:12 · Mike Jones]

Luton 0-0 Man City

9 mins: Alvarez stays down after a heavy tackle and hobbles around the pitch after Man City are awarded a free kick. There’s been a few big hits already in this match with Teden Mengi also riding and tough tackle previously.