Chelsea vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Chelsea FC 3 - 0 Luton Town FC
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of a big win for Chelsea. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you for more Premier League action on Saturday.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Chelsea move to four points from three games. They have two more home matches next week, facing AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup on Wednesday before hosting Nottingham Forest three days later. Luton remain pointless, but they will look to change that against West Ham next Friday, when the Premier League finally arrives at Kenilworth Road! Before that, they host Gillingham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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The full-time whistle sounds, and Chelsea have their first Premier League win of the Pochettino era! Sterling continued his lively start to the season, opening the scoring with an outstanding solo effort before doubling up after the break, steering Gusto's cross home from close range. To cap a fine performance, Sterling saw his deflected cross turned home by Jackson for the striker's first league goal in a Chelsea shirt. Luton faded as the game went on, but the success – or otherwise – of their season will not be judged on games like this one.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 3-0 LUTON TOWN.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Mason Paul James Burstow
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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We've played two of the signalled four minutes of stoppage time, with Chelsea keeping the ball neatly and not looking to force the issue.
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Despite being 3-0 down and on course for back-to-back defeats, the travelling Luton fans are still in fine voice. It's been a long wait for them to see their team back in the top flight, and they are determined to enjoy it.
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Yellow Card Ian Ethan Maatsen
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This is just the second time Chelsea have scored three goals in a Premier League game since March 11 (3-1 v Leicester City), also doing so in a 3-1 win at Bournemouth under Frank Lampard in May. The Blues are minutes away from their first win under Pochettino.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Maatsen is the next Chelsea youngster to get some minutes, with the former Burnley loanee replacing Chilwell.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Over! Morris reaches a loose ball before Sanchez and looks to lift it over the Chelsea goalkeeper, but his lob is too high and it sails over the crossbar. That was a decent chance to pull one back.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Save! Chilwell cuts back for Gallagher following a swift Chelsea break, but he's under pressure as he shoots and can only side-foot into the arms of Kaminski.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:42
Luton are unable to make anything of the corner, and Chelsea are about to turn to their bench for the first time. Jackson gets a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Substitution Nicolas Jackson Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Luton win a free-kick on the left, which is swung in by Giles. Chelsea clear their lines but the Hatters pen them back, with Morris eventually seeing a shot on the turn deflect wide for a corner.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:40
With his brace in this game, Sterling has now scored 114 non-penalty goals in the Premier League, overtaking Chelsea great Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink (113).
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:38
Luton have been competitive here but this game is in danger of running away from them – just like their opener at Brighton did. It will be a case of damage limitation for them now.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Yellow Card Jacob Samuel Brown
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Substitution Tahith Jose Chong Chiedozie Ogbene
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Substitution Ross Barkley Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu
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Goal Nicolas Jackson
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Gusto is the fourth Chelsea player to assist two or more goals on their first start for the club at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, after Den Petrescu, Eden Hazard and Hakim Ziyech.
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Barkley goes for goal from the resulting free-kick… He won't want to see that one again! The former Chelsea midfielder lifts a dreadful attempt well over the bar.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Fernandez goes into the book at the third attempt, having stopped Brown's run with a cynical trip.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Wide! Fernandez whips his effort up and over the wall, but it drops just wide of the left-hand post. It remains 2-0.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Chelsea aren't content with just the two-goal lead, winning a free-kick within shooting distance, slightly to the left of centre. Fernandez and Chilwell are over it…
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Substitution Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo Jacob Samuel Brown
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Substitution Issa Kaboré Alfie Henry Harman Doughty
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Assist Malo Gusto
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Goal Raheem Shaquille Sterling
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Chelsea keep the pressure on as Jackson cuts inside to see a shot blocked at close quarters, but Luton stand firm to clear the resulting corner.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:26
Great opportunity! Jackson bullies Lockyer and sends Sterling through on goal with a well timed pass. However, the winger gets his first touch all wrong, overrunning it before sending a weak effort across goal and wide. He should have done better!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:23
Great defending! Sterling strides forward to cut back for Chilwell. The left wing-back looks set to pull the trigger from 12 yards out, but Burke puts his body on the line with a fine blocking challenge.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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That opening has given Luton encouragement. Adebayo finds space between the lines to pick out Giles, but Chelsea recover their shape and force the visitors back.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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CHANCE FOR LUTON! Chong gets down the right-hand channel to find Morris, who lays it off for Giles inside the area. Chelsea are scrambling as the left wing-back fires a shot at goal, and though it's straight at Sanchez, he almost drops it and has to claim at the second attempt!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:20
Good goalkeeping from Kaminski, who sweeps up a long ball over the Luton defence with Chilwell looking to shoot.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:19
After a tame start to the second half, Chelsea are chasing a second goal. They've failed to punish a couple of glaring Luton errors, however, and the Hatters remain in the contest.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:17
Luton need to wake up! The Hatters are caught cold from a Chelsea throw-in, with Kabore bizarrely trying to retrieve a different ball off the pitch as Chelsea restart play quickly. Fernandez goes for goal from the angle but blazes his effort wide.
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POST! Chong's loose pass allows Chelsea to break, with Jackson finding Sterling on the right. He looks for Fernandez with a low cross to the far post, and the Argentine clips the woodwork from a narrow angle! Chelsea are getting closer.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Chelsea are unbeaten across their last 99 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge when leading at half-time (W80 D19), since losing 5-3 to Arsenal in October 2011.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:13
Jackson is still looking lively, running off the shoulder to shoot from a tight angle on the left, with his effort smothered by Kaminski. Chelsea are upping the ante…
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:12
Luton are lucky there! Chelsea's second corner is cleared, but Silva was clearly pulled to the ground by Lockyer, who had hold of the Brazilian's shirt. The visitors are fortunate the VAR hasn't intervened on that one.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:11
Save! Chelsea's corner is cleared, but the second delivery finds Jackson spinning in behind the Luton defence. He hits a powerful left-footed volley, but Kaminski turns it behind.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:10
How is it not 2-0?!? That's a classic case of overplaying from Chelsea. Chilwell presses high to win the ball back before exchanging passes with Jackson and cutting inside. He's got a clear sight of goal on his right foot, but inexplicably tries to find Sterling and sees his pass cut out!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:08
Adebayo shows neat footwork before combining with Giles to win a throw-in on the left. The ball is eventually worked out to Morris in an inside-right position, but he neglects Kabore to his right to fire a poor strike over. That's a waste.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
21:07
Disasi hits a poor cross-field ball straight out of play. Chelsea need to avoid giving Luton any encouragement and Pochettino will demand greater focus from the hosts.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Luton are winless in their last 27 top-flight away matches (D6 L21) since beating Aston Villa 2-1 back in March 1991, courtesy of a Derek Mountfield own goal and a Mark Pembridge strike. Is there any way back for the Hatters here?
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Luton get the second half under way – Barkley with the first touch. Neither coach has turned to their bench at the halfway mark.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:54
Edwards will be satisfied with many aspects of Luton's performance, but they have offered next to nothing in attack, recording three shots (all off target) and six touches in Chelsea's area. Pochettino, meanwhile, will want Chelsea to step things up – they started well but have lowered their intensity since the goal.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:52
Robert Jones' half-time whistle sounds, and Sterling's wonderful solo goal is the only thing separating Chelsea and Luton at Stamford Bridge. The Hatters started nervously and Chelsea fully deserved to inch ahead when Sterling darted between four white shirts to beat Kaminski with a composed finish, opening his account for the season. Edwards' visitors have improved since then, however, limiting the hosts to very little in terms of clear-cut chances to extend their lead.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 1-0 LUTON TOWN.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Lockyer completely slices a clearance, which goes behind for a corner. Fernandez is allowed time to take it short… but Chilwell's deep cross is headed away. That will be that for the first half.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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We're into two minutes of stoppage time to end this opening period.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Sterling brings Sanchez's long kick down with a brilliant first touch before being crowded out by two white shirts. Luton have looked to get tighter to the winger since he slalomed through their defence for the opening goal.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:45
Luton have definitely grown in confidence as this first half has gone on. They're enjoying a better spell on the ball as we enter the closing stages of this opening period.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Over! Giles' teasing delivery is glanced off-target by Barkey, who wants another corner. The ball looked to come off Chilwell last, but Chelsea are awarded a goal-kick nonetheless.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:43
That's better from Luton as Kabore beats Colwill before seeing a shot from a tight angle blocked. Burke arrives on the scene to cross against a blue shirt and behind, as the Hatters win a corner.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:42
The referee plays advantage as Fernandez trips Chong, but quickly pulls it back as Luton fail to make anything of the break. The Chelsea midfielder is perhaps fortunate to avoid a yellow card.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:41
Most of Chelsea's attacking play has gone down the right, with Sterling and Gusto combining on that side while Chilwell is left alone on the other flank in a lopsided shape. Luton seem to be getting to grips with it, with the game becoming more scrappy.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:40
The pace of Chelsea's passing has just dropped a little in recent minutes. Caicedo tries to accelerate things with a scooped pass over the top, but Burke beats Jackson to it.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:38
A dangerous Chelsea break is stopped in its tracks as Nakamba gets back to challenge Sterling. Had the England man lifted his head, he could have threaded Fernandez clean through on goal!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:35
Kabore looks to beat Colwill on the outside, but he times his challenge brilliantly before getting Chelsea moving forward. He's looked impressive so far.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:34
We're past the half-hour mark here, and while Chelsea are firmly in control and chasing a second, Luton have shown some improvement following a nervous start.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:32
Chelsea try to catch Luton out with a quick free-kick routine involving Sterling and Gusto. The latter's cross is nodded behind by Burke for a corner, which results in Gusto slicing a poor effort wide.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Nakamba stops another Sterling run fairly before chasing the loose ball and flying into a less-than-marvellous challenge on Gallagher. He follows Lockyer into the book.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Sterling has been directly involved in 17 goals in his last 17 Premier League appearances against promoted teams (13 goals, four assists), including six in his six appearances in this run as a Chelsea player.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Adebayo slides Morris in behind, but a heavy first touch carries the striker wide before Gusto recovers to block his attempted cutback. Luton are at least enjoying more of the ball now.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Yellow Card Thomas Alun Lockyer
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Morris has to drop extremely deep to get a rare touch of the ball, holding off Sterling and Gusto on Luton's left to win a free-kick. The Hatters are finally enjoying something approaching a spell in possession.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:25
Caicedo and Fernandez are involved before Jackson just overruns it on the left, granting Luton a goal-kick. Chelsea's big-money midfield duo are enjoying themselves in the early stages.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:23
In fact, Fernandez appears to be pushing just as high as Gallagher for Chelsea, with Caicedo anchoring the midfield. The Blues have had 81.7% possession so far.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:22
Chelsea boss Pochettino has won 85% of his Premier League games against promoted sides (W34 D4 L2), the joint-best win rate of any manager with 10+ such games. Both of his defeats have come in home games, however (3-1 against Wolves in December 2018, 1-0 against Cardiff City in April 2014, both with Tottenham).
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:21
What do Luton have in their locker now? The Hatters have – predictably – been penned back by Chelsea early on, and they have been undone by some individual brilliance from Sterling, though the defending left much to be desired.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Assist Malo Gusto
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Goal Raheem Shaquille Sterling
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:17
Giles gets forward for the first time and wins a corner on Luton's left. The former Wolves man sees his delivery flicked towards the near post… but Silva is on hand to clear.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:17
CLOSE! Colwill finds Jackson with a delightful ball in behind, and the striker offloads to Chilwell. The left wing-back lays the ball off to Fernandez, who lifts a left-footed shot just over the crossbar. That was excellent play from Chelsea.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:15
Fernandez presses high and appears to catch Kabore with an elbow, giving Luton a free-kick inside their own half. No further punishment is forthcoming for the Argentine, however.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:13
Chelsea last faced Luton in the FA Cup in March 2022, 17 months ago. Remarkably, the only player from their squad that day to feature in this match is Barkley, who is starting for Luton. The likes of Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Mason Mount, Saul Niguez and Kenedy started for the Blues in that game.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:12
Caicedo's introduction into the lineup means Gallagher is playing further forward, joining Sterling in support of Jackson. The two England internationals combine in the box before Sterling feeds Gusto, but Lockyer heads his cross away.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:10
Caicedo stumbles and loses possession to Chong, who gets into the area before cutting inside and lashing a wild effort off-target. Caicedo was relieved to see that fly wide.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:08
Great hold! Chilwell's delivery is flicked on by Silva, eventually finding Sterling unmarked near the penalty spot. He lashes a fierce volley goalwards, but Kaminski holds it well.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Chelsea win a corner on the right, which comes to nothing. They soon get another set-piece chance, however, as Adebayo handles Gusto's cross from the right. This free-kick will be crossed in by Chilwell.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:06
Good block! Chelsea remain patient and stroke the ball around neatly, before Jackson turns and races into the box. He finds Sterling, who cuts inside to see his shot blocked by Lockyer in front of Kaminski.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:04
This is sure to be a clash of styles, with Chelsea already playing some attractive football – albeit without results – under Pochettino and Luton looking to go direct to Morris and Adebayo. It will be fascinating to see how it pans out.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:03
Chelsea look to get on the front foot straight from kick-off, with Fernandez seeing a long ball cut out by Giles before Jackson's weak long-range effort deflects through to Kaminski. Luton then come forward for the first time and win a deep free-kick, which Sanchez punches clear.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:01
We're under way at Stamford Bridge as Jackson gets the ball rolling. Is this the game that gives lift-off to the Pochettino era at Chelsea, or will Luton pick up a famous result?
Chelsea vs Luton Town
20:01
Following a draw with Liverpool and a loss to West Ham, Chelsea could start a Premier League season without winning any of their opening three matches for the first time since 1998-99 (D2 L1). Can the Blues pick up their first victory under Pochettino here? The teams are out, and we're about to find out!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:54
Edwards, meanwhile, makes two changes to the team that started at Brighton. Luton hand a debut to former Chelsea midfielder Barkley, while Burke is back from injury in defence. Anderson and Mpanzu – whose mistake gifted Brighton a goal in Luton's last outing – drop to the bench.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:49
Caicedo makes his first start since becoming the most expensive player in Premier League history! The former Brighton midfielder replaces the injured Carney Chukwuemeka as Mauricio Pochettino makes just one change to the side that started at West Ham. It's a very young bench for the Blues, with Mykhailo Mudryk missing with a minor injury and Romeo Lavia still not involved.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:49
LUTON TOWN SUBS: Tim Krul, Mads Andersen, Chiedozie Ogbene, Luke Berry, Cauley Woodrow, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Jacob Brown, Joseph Johnson, Alfie Doughty.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:45
LUTON TOWN (3-5-2): Thomas Kaminski; Reece Burke, Tom Lockyer, Amari'i Bell; Issa Kabore, Ross Barkley, Marvelous Nakamba, Tahith Chong, Ryan Giles; Carlton Morris, Elijah Adebayo.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:41
CHELSEA SUBS: Lucas Bergstrom, Eddie Beach, Marc Cucurella, Noni Madueke, Lesley Ugochukwu, Ian Maatsen, Mason Burstow, Diego Moreira, Bashir Humphreys.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:41
CHELSEA (3-4-2-1): Robert Sanchez; Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill; Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Ben Chilwell; Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:37
Luton have had a long time to prepare for this trip to Stamford Bridge, with renovations at their Kenilworth Road home seeing last week's scheduled clash with Burnley postponed. Rob Edwards' team performed admirably for long periods at Brighton and Hove Albion on the opening matchday, but the Seagulls' attacking quality eventually shone through as they ran out 4-1 winners. Can the Hatters cause a monumental upset by picking up their first Premier League victory here?
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:33
Is this the biggest financial mismatch in Premier League history? Chelsea have spent almost £1billion in three transfer windows under the Todd Boehly regime, breaking the British transfer record twice this year to acquire Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, while Luton made Ryan Giles their record signing for £5million last month. Both sides are still yet to pick up three points this season, however, with Chelsea looking to bounce back from last week's 3-1 defeat at West Ham.
Chelsea vs Luton Town
19:30
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this Premier League fixture from Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea face newly promoted Luton Town!
Chelsea vs Luton Town
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