Manchester United vs. Luton
The struggling Manchester United team breathed a collective sigh of relief with a scrappy 1-0 victory over Luton Town in the Premier League. Defender Victor Lindelof scored in the second half, breaking the deadlock in the 59th minute after failing to clear Marcus Rashford’s cross. This was Manchester United’s second successive league win after a difficult start to the season, provisionally helping them climb two spots in the standings into sixth place on 21 points after 12 games. Luton, who have just one league victory in their debut season in the top flight, meanwhile are 17th.
The victory was a welcome reprieve for United, who have had a tough time in recent weeks, losing nine of their last 18 games in all competitions. The win helped them move sixths in the table, avoiding further embarrassment against Luton. The game was relatively uneventful, and United’s win was partly thanks to their mounting injury list.
The match concluded with a much-needed 1-0 victory, moving Manchester United up to sixth in the table and taking them out of the relegation zone. For Luton, the draw temporary took them out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be in league action next time out, with Luton hosting Crystal Palace and United traveling to Goodison Park to play Everton the following day.