Luton vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :February 16, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Modified at :February 16, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Erik ten Hag will look to maintain his 100% record against newly promoted sides

Luton have posed a formidable challenge for top-tier teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal when playing at home this season. However, their recent 3-1 loss to the bottom-placed Sheffield United may have shaken their confidence, potentially influencing their performance in their upcoming matches in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag’s team has notably clinched late victories on the road against Wolves and Aston Villa, revitalizing their campaign to secure a spot in the Champions League next season. Currently, Manchester United trails Tottenham by just five points, who hold the fourth position in the standings. United aims to further strengthen their impressive record against Luton as they continue their pursuit of a higher position in the league.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 18 February 2024 at 04:30 PM GMT (10:00 PM IST)

Location: Kenilworth Road

Form

Luton (all competitions): W-W-W-D-L

Manchester United (all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Ross Barkley (Luton)

Ross Barkley has been the most underrated player in this year’s Premier League. He has been the find for Luton, he possesses undeniable talent. His vision, passing range, and ability to score long-range goals are impressive. He has certainly rediscovered his best form at Luton Town, even though he only has 6 goal involvements this season, his presence on the field speaks more than just mere goals or assists.

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)

Hojlund is the ultimate predator in the box. Utilizing his poacher’s instincts, he thrives in tight spaces, lurking near the six-yard box where he can pounce on any opportunity. His clinical finishing, combined with his youthful exuberance, has seen him score five goals in the last five matches in the Premier League. It is safe to say, after a shaky start, he has definitely found his rhythm infront of the goal.

Match facts:

Luton have lost nine of their last 10 league games against Manchester United.
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 12 meetings with Luton in all competitions.
Only Tottenham are on a longer scoring run in Premier League matches among current teams than Luton.
Manchester United have won their last 11 Premier League matches against newly promoted clubs.

Injury & Team News

At this point, there are no reports of new injuries for the Hatters. However, Mads Andersen, Tom Lockyer, and Marvelous Nakamba are confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming match.

Luke Shaw might be unavailable for the upcoming match due to a precautionary substitution against Villa, as per Ten Hag. Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Anthony Martial, and Tyrell Malacia are currently injured. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is sidelined for a few weeks due to a new injury from training.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 41

Luton – 4

Manchester United – 30

Draws – 7

Predicted Lineup:

Luton predicted lineup

Kaminski; Bell, Osho, Burke; Doughty, Barkley, Lokonga, Ogbene; Morris, Clark; Adebayo

Manchester United predicted lineup

Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Varane, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match prediction for Luton vs Manchester United

Given the impressive form of the current United team, it would be quite surprising if they were to visit Luton and fail to secure a positive result, indicating a high expectation for them to maintain their winning streak. Luton have lost only one match in their last five matches, which will make this tie a little more interesting and it might become difficult for United to score and keep the lead.

Prediction: Luton 1-3 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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