Hello and welcome to our live blog of Luton against Manchester United from Kenilworth Road. Manchester United go into today’s game eight points off the top four, whilst Luton just one place and point above the relegation zone.
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has confirmed that Luke Shaw is a doubt for the game, whilst Aaron Wan-Bissaka will definitely miss out.
“Luke is doubtful for the weekend but we are positive he can make it. He came off (against Aston Villa) as a precaution,” he said.
“Wan-Bissaka will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in training last week. Mason (Mount) and Tyrell (Malacia) will take some more weeks.”
Manchester United are looking to win five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since January 2023. They start today’s game in sixth place in the Premier League, eight points off the top four after Aston Villa won at Fulham yesterday.
Today marks a reunion for Luton defender Teden Mengi, who used to be on the books at Manchester United. Luton manager Rob Edwards has been full of praise for the young defender.
“For a younger player to step up, come away from home, out of his comfort zone and performed at the highest level – as he has – is astounding.
“I’m not surprised with anything he does, but perhaps I was surprised by how quickly he adapted to his surroundings and his team-mates.
“Hopefully he’ll continue that. He has a high ceiling and I know he will be desperate to play this weekend.”
Luton are one place and one point above the relegation zone but they have the chance to move four points clear with a victory this afternoon.
The reverse fixture back in November was won 1-0 by Manchester United. The last time these two sides met in the league at Kenilworth Road was in April 1992, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.
Team news to follow shortly.