Manchester United vs Luton – LIVE!Manchester United host Luton in a huge Premier League game at Old Trafford today. While conventional thinking would suggest United are set for what would be a routine win, little about their form this season has proven convincing. Such has been their form of late, fans will surely not be taken this for granted even despite the vast gulf in financial resource between the clubs.While Erik ten Hag fumed at the refereeing decisions that played a huge part in Wednesday’s loss to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, the fact remains his team have endured a miserable start to the campaign across all competitions. Lose to the Hatters at the Theatre of Dreams and the pressure on the Dutchman’s job will grow significantly.Indeed, Luton looked impressive during their draw with Liverpool and can approach this as something of a free-hit as they look to pile more misery on the hosts. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!Man United vs Luton latest newsGOAL! Lindelof opens scoringMan United vs Luton: Hatters aren’t out of it16:25 , Jonathan Gorrie65 mins: Former Red Tahith Chong has looked lively since coming on, while Mason Mount is playing some risky passes and is almost caught out.Man United vs Luton: GOAL! Victor Lindelof ’16:22 , Jonathan Gorrie59 mins: Lindelof smashes one into the back of the net after Luton fail to deal with Rashford’s corner!Man United vs Luton: Back underway!16:05 , Jonathan GorrieAway we go!Man United vs Luton: Half-time odds15:54 , Jonathan GorrieMan United 1/2Draw 5/4Luton 8/1Odds via OLBGHT: Man United 0-0 Luton15:50 , Jonathan GorrieUnited have had their chances but Luton are growing in confidence.Man United vs Luton: CHANCE FOR UNITED!15:43 , Jonathan Gorrie41 mins: Garnacho looks to round the keeper when squaring to Rashford for a reasonably open goal looked the better option…Man United vs Luton: Eriksen injury15:42 , Jonathan Gorrie39 mins: Eriksen forced off injured and is replaced by Mount.Man United vs Luton: CHANCE FOR HATTERS!15:38 , Jonathan Gorrie35 mins: Onana forced into a big save to deny Morris with a header following Townsend’s cross!Man United vs Luton: VAR check!15:33 , Jonathan Gorrie31 mins: Lockyer had his arms around Maguire on the Luton penalty spot from a corner but after a brief VAR check, nothing is given.Man United vs Luton: CHANCE FOR UNITED!15:30 , Jonathan Gorrie26 mins: Hojlund crowded out in the box when looking to get his shot away as United build some sustained pressure.Man United vs Luton: Away side growing into it15:28 , Jonathan Gorrie25 mins: United are seeing most of the ball as you’d expect but Luton are not without their danger.Slowing growing into this.Man United vs Luton: Hatters weather the storm15:20 , Jonathan Gorrie16 mins: Luton just getting up the pitch a bit here, winning the second balls and finding Barkley and Townsend.Man United vs Luton: CHANCE FOR UNITED!15:17 , Jonathan Gorrie14 mins: McTominay heads over Dalot’s cross after a late midfield run.Man United vs Luton: WHAT A SAVE!15:12 , Jonathan Gorrie09 mins: Kaminski denies Hojlund at close range!Maguire kept a ball in play, allowing Rashford to play in a great cross but the Dane fires straight at the ‘keeper.Man United vs Luton: Rashford and Garnacho very wide15:10 , Jonathan Gorrie07 mins: The wide men are looking to stretch Luton’s back five, allowing space in which McTominay and Fernandes can run into.Luton having to do some defending early on.Man United vs Luton: No penalty15:07 , Jonathan Gorrie05 mins: Would have been very harsh.Man United vs Luton: VAR check!15:07 , Jonathan Gorrie04 mins: Morris may have handled in the box after Eriksen’s corner.Man United vs Luton: Hatters have to go for this15:04 , Jonathan Gorrie02 mins: United are leaking goals all over the shop, which should surely raise hope of a Luton upset.Man United vs Luton: KICK-OFF!15:02 , Jonathan GorrieAway we go!Man United vs Luton: Closing in on kick-off!14:58 , Jonathan GorrieA huge afternoon for Erik ten Hag.United will be expected to win here but little about their recent form suggests anything will be easy.Man United vs Luton: Erik ten Hag addresses Mason Mount’s lack of starts14:38 , Jonathan Gorrie“He started the season,” he said.“Then he got injured, so that is the worst moment for a new player to get injured because it stops the integration process and that was a setback for us all. Now we have to find his place back.” (Getty Images)Man United vs Luton: Erik ten Hag explains Aaron Wan-Bissaka absence14:28 , Jonathan Gorrie”Aaron is ill, so we had to change. It is what it is.”Man United vs Luton: Dimitar Berbatov prediction14:25 , Jonathan GorrieThe former Manchester United striker told Betfair: “Man United have to be careful because these teams that are near the bottom of the table have nothing to lose.”They’ll stay disciplined in defence and then attack you like they did against Liverpool; they can surprise people.”Man United have to keep it simple, be deadly in attack and don’t leave it until the 90th minute, and no red cards for Christ sake! It’s a must-win for Man United so I’ll go with them to win.” (The FA via Getty Images)Man United vs Luton: Latest odds14:22 , Jonathan GorrieMan Utd v LutonMan Utd 3/10Draw 9/2Luton 15/2Odds from Betfair. Man United vs Luton: Sir Jim Ratcliffe closing in on deal to become minority shareholder14:16 , Jonathan GorrieSir Jim Ratcliffe could finalise a deal to become a minority shareholder at Manchester United during the upcoming international break.Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group is expected to pay in the region of £1.25billion for a 25 per set stake in the Old Trafford club, while also acquiring significant control over footballing operations.Read the full story here! (PA)Man United vs Luton: Lindelof starts!14:10 , Jonathan GorrieDespite the fact Erik ten Hag has insisted there is no issue with Raphael Varane, the defender has been overlooked again.Confirmed Luton lineup14:06 , Jonathan GorrieLuton XI: Kaminsi; Kabore, Osho, Lockyer, Mengi, Dougty; Nakamba, Barkley, Townsend; Morris, OgbeneSubs: Krul, Berry, Adebayo, Chong, Mpanzu, Clark, Brown, Giles, NelsonConfirmed Man United lineup14:04 , Jonathan GorrieMan United XI: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Reguilon; McTominay, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; HojlundSubs: Bayindir, Varane, Amrabat, Hannibal, Mainoo, Mount, Pellistri, Antony, Martial’Luton will not make it easy’13:48 , Matt VerriErik ten Hag is expecting his side to be tested this afternoon…— Squad update 📋— Facing Luton 🎩— Playing style ⚽️The boss discusses all things #MUNLUT ahead of today’s match ⤵️#MUFC || #PL— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 11, 2023Hojlund: Squad is behind Ten Hag13:40 , Matt VerriRasmus Hojlund says Erik ten Hag retains the dressing room’s support as misfiring Manchester United look to kickstart their stumbling season.A promising first campaign under the Dutchman brought Carabao Cup glory and Champions League qualification but things have gone awry this term.United sit eighth in the Premier League, have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup and suffered their ninth defeat in 17 matches on Wednesday evening.The late 4-3 loss at Copenhagen damages their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout phase but Hojlund says the squad believe Ten Hag will turn things around.”A really good coach,” the 20-year-old summer signing said.”He cares about every single detail, and he helps me a lot, gives me a lot of confidence and supports me.”I think every player in the dressing room support him. I hope it is just a matter of time (before we will be successful).” (Getty Images)Stage is set!13:30 , Matt VerriPerfect afternoon in Manchester…Problems grow for United13:22 , Matt VerriIt all started so well for Man United in midweek.Rasmus Hojlund put them two goals up in the first-half in Copenhagen, with the visitors well on their way to a much-needed win.Marcus Rashford got sent-off and before half-time it was level again. A second-half penalty edged United in front once more, but Ten Hag’s side fell apart late on.Ten Hag: We’re not happy with Rashford13:12 , Matt VerriManchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted he is “not happy” with Marcus Rashford’s form but he remains convinced the England forward will get back to his best this season.Rashford’s disputed red card in Copenhagen on Wednesday night contributed to a dramatic United collapse as they blew a 2-0 lead and conceded two goals in the final 10 minutes to lose 4-3, dropping to the bottom of Group A in the Champions League.Gareth Southgate kept faith with Rashford by naming him in his England squad on Thursday, but a player who scored 30 goals for United in all competitions last season has only one from 15 appearances this term.”I think he’s not happy, we are not happy,” Ten Hag said of Rashford’s performances. “We have an expectation. He has high expectations from himself. In this moment he is not in the best form but I know he will be back.”I know when the team is playing better he will play better. He will go and score goals. I am confident of that. This season he will improve and score goals. He is totally in the team, he is aware of everything so I think he will be back on track.”It can happen very quickly and sometimes you only need one game. I’m sure he will get there.” (REUTERS)Man United in the building!13:04 , Matt VerriHosts have arrived nicely and early at Old Trafford…Standard Sport prediction12:57 , Matt VerriIt’s difficult to be confident about Man United beating any team at the moment.There were positive signs in Copenhagen before the red card, and they should be able to edge past Luton in what is unlikely to be an entertaining affair.Man United to win, 2-0.Luton team news12:50 , Matt VerriLuton will likely again turn to Ross Barkley, after his strong displays in recent weeks, and Andros Townsend will hope he’s done enough to keep his place after making his first start against Liverpool.Defenders Mads Juel Andersen and Reece Burke remain out, with Albert Sambi Lokonga and Luke Berry also still sidelined. Chiedozie Ogbene has been passed fit. (REUTERS)Man United team news12:43 , Matt VerriManchester United will be without Jonny Evans for the visit of Luton in the Premier League this afternoon.The veteran defender was forced off in the first half during Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.That means Ten Hag must decide on whether to bring Raphael Varane back into the starting lineup alongside Harry Maguire.Marcus Rashford is available too after recovering from the knock that ruled him out of the late win over Fulham last weekend, even with his Champions League suspension in mind.United remain without Amad Diallo, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw for the visit of the Hatters.Predicted Man United XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Dalot; Eriksen, McTominay, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund (Getty Images)How to watch Man United vs Luton12:36 , Matt VerriTV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live due to the 3pm blackout. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day at 11pm GMT on BBC One.Live blog: You can follow all the action from Old Trafford right here with us!Good afternoon!12:31 , Matt VerriHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United vs Luton!The pressure on Erik ten Hag and his side increased in midweek, as they fell to a dramatic Champions League defeat to Copenhagen. Their European campaign has been a bit of a mess, but it’s not been much better domestically.United go into the weekend eighth in the Premier League table – anything other than a win here and it really will be a crisis.Stay with us for all the latest updates and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3pm GMT at Old Trafford. (Getty Images)
