Ange Postecoglou has named the Tottenham side to face Luton, with Timo Werner starting and Micky van de Ven back on the bench. Postecoglou has all his international players back, providing a fresher side to face Luton, and Richarlison is on the bench after training well following knee issues. Son Heung-min plays through the centre, and Timo Werner replaces Brennan Johnson in the starting lineup.
Erling Haaland scores five goals as Manchester City thrash Luton in the FA Cup, with Kevin De Bruyne providing four assists. Haaland's performance, including his eighth hat-trick for City and becoming the first player to score five in a game twice for the club, overshadowed De Bruyne's impressive display. Luton showed moments of promise but ultimately succumbed to City's dominance, with the holders now unbeaten in 18 games and in pursuit of a second consecutive treble.
Liverpool secured a 4-1 win over Luton in a League Cup match, with goals from Virgil van Dijk, Luis Díaz, and Harvey Elliott. The team showcased their cardiovascular fitness and depth of young talent, with several academy graduates making appearances. The upcoming League Cup final against Chelsea and FA Cup match against Southampton are next on the agenda for Liverpool.
The game between Bournemouth and Luton was abandoned after Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. Lockyer, who had previously undergone heart surgery, was seen falling face first with no one around him. He was attended to by medical staff and later carried off on a stretcher. Lockyer is reported to be "alert and responsive." This is not the first time Lockyer has collapsed during a game, as he also experienced a similar incident during the Championship play-off final in 2023.
Luton will play their first home game of the season against West Ham, who are looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign. Luton, without a point following away defeats, will be hosting the match at their newly modernized stadium. West Ham could give debuts to new signings, but will be without midfielder Tomas Soucek due to injury. The game can be livestreamed in the US on USA Network via Sling TV, in the UK on Sky Sports via Sky Go or Now, in Canada on FuboTV Canada, and in Australia on Optus Sport. Using a VPN can help access these streams from anywhere in the world.
