Man City vs Luton Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Man City vs Luton on and what time does it start? Man City vs Luton will take place on Saturday 13th April, 2024 – 15:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Man City vs Luton? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Man City vs Luton on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Man City vs Luton
Where can I stream Man City vs Luton in the UK? If Man City vs Luton is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
MAN CITY
A Premier League match when you are not at the top-of-the-table but are the defending champions should not be seen as a frustrating inconvenience but that is the case at the Etihad Stadium this weekend. In the middle of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, City will simply be looking to get out of this without any fuss.
On Tuesday evening, City and Madrid played out a thriller at the Bernabeu in a topsy turvy clash that eventually finished three-all, setting up a dramatic second-leg this coming Wednesday. City have not necessarily been at their most convincing best but are now unbeaten in their last 26 matches across all competitions.
LUTON
Against teams in the top six, Rob Edwards have been typically scrappy and fought hard, especially at Kenilworth Road – where they led Manchester City before losing by two goals to one in the reverse fixture. However, even on the road, the Hatters have punched well above their weight to make things awkward for the better sides in the league.
They took the lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Easter Saturday before eventually losing late on and that came a month after leading at Anfield at half-time against Liverpool before eventually losing. They, against all odds, with injuries and financially, have proven themselves to be real and genuine competitors.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN CITY
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that England international Phil Foden will have to have his availability assessed ahead of this weekend's clash with Luton Town and he is doubtful.
Rodri discussed the other day of his need for a rest so there is a possibility the Spaniard is rotated out this weekend. Ederson is 'ready to start' after returning from injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gomez; Kovacic; Doku, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
UNAVAILABLE: Ake (Injured), Walker (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Foden (Injured)
LUTON
Rob Edwards has been dealing with an injury ravaged squad throughout the campaign and the former Forest Green boss has confirmed that he does not expect any of his ten players to return for this weekend.
That unavailable list has been added to this week by Issa Kabore as he is ineligible to face his parent club. Key men such as Tom Lockyer, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Elijah Adebayo are among those sidelined.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Kaminski; Hashioka, Burke, Mengi, Doughty; Barkley, Mpanzu, Clark; Townsend, Morris, Chong
UNAVAILABLE: Lockyer (Illness), Andersen (Injured), Osho (Injured), Bell (Injured), Potts (Injured), Kabore (Ineligible), Lokonga (Injured), Nakamba (Injured), Ogbene (Injured), Brown (Injured), Adebayo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Now then, backing a comfortable Manchester City is the obvious way to go for this one and that is still overwhelmingly likely. However, with players likely to be rested ahead of the second-leg against Real Madrid in a few days, City may be susceptible to taking their eye off the ball. Luton have been competitive and found ways to get at every team in this league so will be confident of taking advantage of any complacency. A comfortable home win is expected but the visitors getting on the scoresheet is not that unlikely.
TIP: MAN CITY TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
