The results of Luton Town vs Manchester City in the 2023-2024 Premier League are now known. The duel at Kenilworth Road Stadium, Luton, England, Sunday (10/12/2023) ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of The Citizens.
Luton took the lead first via a goal from Elijah Adebayo (45+2′). However, Man City made a successful comeback through goals from Bernardo Silva (62′) and Jack Grealish (65′).
Man City stepped on the gas to attack first through Phil Foden’s shot after just two minutes of the match. However, after that, Manchester Blue had difficulty penetrating Luton Town’s tight defense.
Man City were only able to threaten again in the 19th minute. However, Rodri’s shot was saved by Luton Town goalkeeper, Thomas Kaminski.
Eight minutes later, it was Phil Foden’s turn to spread threats again. But Thomas Kaminski was thwarted again.
Luton Town apparently played very effectively. A few opportunities were converted into goals in the first half of injury time.
It was Elijah Adebayo who succeeded in bringing Luton Town ahead of the giants. The Man City retainer also entered the dressing room at the half-time break trailing 0-1.
However, Man City immediately showed a steely mentality. Pep Guardiola’s men scored a lightning comeback in just three minutes.
In the 62nd minute, Bernardo Silva’s shot made the score equal again at 1-1. Not wanting to be outdone, Jack Grealish also listed his name on the scoreboard in the 65th minute.
After that, Luton Town continued to play closely and seemed to have difficulty finding moments to counterattack. The 2-1 score for Man City’s victory lasted until the match was over.
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is quite satisfied that his team was able to win over Luton Town with a score of 2-1. Pep Guardiola said that from the first minute of the match his team was committed to getting three points in the match. He was satisfied that this target could be achieved even though it required extra effort.
“We won and the most important thing for our dynamics is winning the match. That really helps,” said Guardiola, quoted from the Manchester City website, Monday (11/12/2023).
The former Barcelona coach said that Manchester City’s front line was asked to appear more determined in that match. Therefore, he knows that breaking into Luton Town’s goal requires regular attacks.
“I asked) the strikers to be more aggressive to score goals and we need to defend crosses in the last minutes,” he said.
Pep Guardiola expressed his appreciation for the performance of his team in that match. Because, they have fought for 90 minutes to achieve victory.
“We achieved success because we know how difficult it is to win here,” he said.
