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Tom Lockyer met medics who helped save his life as he returned to the scene of his on-pitch cardiac arrest for Luton’s re-arranged meeting with Bournemouth.
Lockyer, 29, was hospitalised for five days after his heart stopped for two minutes and 40 seconds in the Hatters’ abandoned Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium on December 16.
The Wales defender, subsequently fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, has since conceded it is “out of his hands” if he will ever play again.
But, 88 days on from the incident which rocked the game, Lockyer met with the medical team who saved his life and was due to be presented to the crowd at half-time of Wednesday’s game.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League updatesBournemouth host Luton in re-arranged Premier League fixture
Match was postponed in December after Tom Lockyer suffered cardiac arrest
Luton defender returns to Bournemouth stadium ahead of game
GOAL! AFC Bournemouth 0 Luton 1 (Tahith Chong 9)
AFC Bournemouth 0 - 2 Luton Town FC
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Bournemouth have earned 10 points from their last four midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Premier League games (W3 D1), as many as they had from their previous 17 such matches (W2 D4 L11).
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Cheeky from Kaminski! He gets the ball played back to him and Solanke is in hot pursuit. The Luton goalkeeper shows great composure to just drag the ball past him and keep hold of possession.
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More good work down the left sees Scott pick out Sinisterra. He manages to work the angle again from the left but it's a tame shot that Kaminski easily gathers.
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Ouattara and Sinisterra have been excellent going forward but the issue for Bournemouth has been the other way on that flank. Ogbene had another opportunity to cross that came to nothing but it looks to be an area Luton are trying to exploit going forward.
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Good defending from Burke! Sinisterra is starting to grow in stature and he runs at the Luton defender who gets a good foot in. Ouattara then drives one across the box that Solanke can't reach.
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The Bournemouth supporters raised over £2,000 to pay for every coach that brought Luton supporters to this rearranged game tonight. Football really is just magnificent sometimes isn't it?
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A good spell here for Bournemouth. Sinisterra and Solanke interplay brilliantly and the former gets in behind to hit a low left-foot shot from a tight angle that Kaminski does well to deal with. Semenyo gathers the ball, drives into the area himself, but hits one high and wide of the right-hand post.
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Sinisterra jinks and twists at the other end and does enough to earn a corner off Kabore. Scott plays it in but it's a poor corner and Kabore deals with it at first man.
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The goal has put a spring in Luton's step here. Kabore plays a beautiful ball in from the right towards Morris, who can't quite get enough contact on it and it's diverted behind for a corner that Sinisterra of all people heads clear.
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Well, it's fair to say that wasn't following the pattern of the game but it's a huge goal for Luton. The question is can they build on it? Three points here would be monumental at this stage of the campaign.
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! COMPLETELY AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY LUTON LEAD! Wow. Bournemouth had the ball at one end but Luton launch a very nice counter indeed. Ogbene gets down the right and finds Kabore, whose little layoff to Clark is dinked towards the back post where the unmarked Chong heads into the goal from close range. Luton 1-0 Bournemouth.
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Whether by design or just the way the game is shaping up, Bournemouth are clearly trying to target the right-hand side of the pitch. That is where their early attacks have been launched. As for Luton, well it's hard to say because they haven't seen an awful lot of the ball thus far.
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Semenyo makes something happen down the right, the winger swings in a left-foot cross that Solanke skews wide with the header. He might feel he could have done a little bit better there.
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Luton have as many as nine senior pros out injured for this fixture. It really is a testament to Edwards how well they've competed this season. It's been a pretty sedate start here, as you might have expected.
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Referee Sam Allison blows on his whistle and we are underway at the Vitality Stadium!
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Lockyer has been introduced to the crowd and there's a lovely ovation from all four sides of the Vitality Stadium as the 29-year-old shakes hands with the medical staff who helped save his life and fourth official Simon Hooper - who was the referee in the abandoned game. A lovely moment.
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So, Andoni Iraola makes three changes to his Bournemouth XI from the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United as Scott, Ouattara and Sinisterra all in for Kerkez, Kluivert and Tavernier. The bigger news is that leading scorer Solanke is fit despite not training fully this week, while Adams could finally make his debut off the bench following a lengthy lay-off since joining in the summer transfer window from Leeds. For Luton, it's just the one alteration from Rob Edwards from the draw with Palace, with Hashioka in at right wing-back, Kabore slotting into central defence and Gabriel Osho dropping out of the squad.
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LUTON SUBS: James Shea, Tim Krul, Luke Berry, Cauley Woodrow, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Andros Townsend, Zack Nelson, Axel Piesold, Dominic Martins
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LUTON TOWN (3-4-3): Thomas Kaminski; Reece Burke, Teden Mengi, Issa Kabore; Daiki Hashioka, Jordan Clark, Ross Barkley, Alfie Doughty; Chiedozie Ogbene, Tahith Chong, Carlton Morris
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BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Mark Travers, Milos Kerkez, Romain Faivre, Marcus Tavernier, Tyler Adams, Justin Kluivert, James Hill, Enes Unal, Philip Billing
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BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Chris Mepham, Dango Ouattara; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Antoine Semenyo, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra; Dominic Solanke
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What happened to Lockyer was a reminder that there are things far more important than football but having him in attendance reaffirms the beautiful unifying aspect football has. So, it's on with the show and Luton are attempting to end a seven-game winless run (six in the Premier League) but did take a point last time out at Crystal Palace thanks a late equaliser from Cauley Woodrow. A win tonight would take Luton out of the bottom three and they face a Bournemouth side who have just one win in eight but have taken four points from their past two games.
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This fixture marks the rearrangement of a game that was started on December 16 but was abandoned when Luton skipper Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the heroic efforts of the medical team in attendance, Lockyer's life was saved and he was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. There are plans for a minute's applause for the team that responded to Lockyer before this evening's game.
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Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of this Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Luton Town at the Vitality Stadium.
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Luton have released the following statement: "We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who is thankfully responsive and has been taken to hospital. We don’t know the full extent of what happened and what the next steps are at this stage, but we thank Bournemouth and the medical staff on both sides for their immediate response, which was absolutely amazing. We are sorry to all supporters present that players from both sides were in no state of mind to continue with the game after seeing their much-loved team-mate and friend taken off like that, and staff could not carry on with managing the game in such circumstances having had to deal with the situation. We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks’ name inside the stadium at such a difficult time. Now is the time for all of our players, staff and supporters to come together as we always do and give our love and support to Tom and his family. Our thoughts are with him and them all."
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The Premier League encounter between Bournemouth and Luton was abandoned after Hatters captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. He was treated by the medical staff before being stretchered off. There was concern around the ground, with the centre-back also collapsing during the playoff final win against Coventry last season. The Hatters had taken the lead inside three minutes through Adebayo. Doughty’s inswinging corner found Adebayo, who pushed Zabarnyi away to head the ball into the top corner. He should have added his second later in the first half but rushed the opportunity and lashed a shot well over from the right side of the box. The Cherries had limited opportunities before the break, with Solanke and Tavernier sending efforts straight at Kaminski. However, they were the better team after the restarted and found an equaliser through Solanke. Cook's corner came to the striker, who drove his low effort into the bottom corner. Lockyer then collapsed, with players and fans showing their distress. There are reports that he is "alert and responsive," with the crowd also cheering his name as the game was abandoned. Luton will now be hoping for positive news on their captain.
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MATCH ABANDONED! The game has been suspended after Luton captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. A loud round of applause goes around the ground again, with players and managers from both sides clapping the fans.
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There have been reports the game has been cancelled, but no official confirmation as of yet.
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It has been around 20 minutes since the game was paused due to the concerning situation around Luton captain Lockyer. The players are still in their dressing rooms.
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Lockyer is being stretchered off by the medical team. There is another round of applause from the Bournemouth and Luton fans. Lockyer also collapsed in the play-off final against Coventry City at the end of last season. It has been reported that Lockyer is "alert and responsive."
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Lockyer is down for Luton and there is a lot of concern from everyone in the ground. Luton manager Edwards is on the pitch and is ushering people away. The paramedics are on the pitch to treat the Hatters captain.
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The players are now walking off the pitch and are clapped by the supporters. Luton fans are now singing the name of Lockyer. The game has been suspended.
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There is a hush in the stadium, with the game still paused. Bournemouth and Luton fans share the same concerned look for Lockyer. Edwards understandably looks very emotional.
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Christie is positive in possession, with the winger coming inside quickly with the ball before taking a shot with his left foot from the edge of the box. However, he can't get any curl on his effort and it goes well wide.
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Senesi barges into Townsend inside Luton's half, with the winger going to the floor and grabbing the ball. The Bournemouth players and manager Iraola are furious with the decision, but the centre-back used excessive force. They cannot find a way through Luton and are letting their emotions get the better of them.
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Bournemouth retain possession well inside Luton's defensive third, with Kerkez switching the play over to Tavernier, who taps it across to Christie. He looks for space to shoot before finding Kluivert with a pass down the left, but his cross is poor, and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
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Adebayo goes to the floor holding his head, with the referee stopping the play. However, he quickly gets back to his feet and the game continues.
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Tavernier looks to turn into the provider this time as he slides a pass back to Cook. The Bournemouth midfielder pushes past Barkley on his way into the box but lofts his effort well over.
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Christie approaches the edge of the box before rolling a pass back to Tavernier. He cuts the ball onto his left foot and looks to curl a shot towards the goal, but it is straight at Kaminski.
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This is just the second time Luton have led at half-time away from home in the Premier League this season, after also leading Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park in September, with the score remaining the same at full-time.
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Townsend gets the ball rolling for Luton. No changes for the Hatters at the break.
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Luton hadn't scored or conceded in the first 15 minutes of a match this season, but that changed when Adebayo found the net with his header inside three minutes. The Hatters have only had three shots and one on target, accumulating an xG (expected goals) of 0.37, but they have had better individual opportunities than Bournemouth. The Cherries have had 57 per cent of possession, but only two of their eight attempts have been on target, with Kaminski making two simple stops.
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Adebayo scored the only goal in the first half to give Luton a 1-0 lead over Bournemouth heading the break. Doughty's inswinging corner from the right found the head of the striker, who nodded his effort into the top corner to score his fifth Premier League goal of the season. Kerkez was causing a few problems down the left, with Solanke nodding his header into Kaminski's gloves. Adebayo then lashed a first-time shot from the right side of the box well over before Tavernier had his drilled effort from the edge saved.
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HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 LUTON TOWN
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There will be two minutes of additional time.
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SAVE! Senesi chips a pass into the box, with Christie taking it down well on the right before offloading it back to Tavernier. He goes for goal with a low strike, but it goes straight into Kaminski's gloves.
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Semenyo makes a poor pass into Kluivert, with the home fans starting to groan when Bournemouth lose possession. He wins it back well on the left and drives inside, but his shot from the edge of the box is blocked with ease.
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Bournemouth are pushing the ball around in Luton's half, but the Hatters are crowding around their own box and making it difficult for the Cherries to create chances in their box. Tavernier then gifts Luton back possession with a loose pass.
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Tavernier has shown glimpses of quality in this half, but he needs to be more careful in possession when Bournemouth build their attacks. He has only completed 53.3 per cent of his 15 passes.
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Luton have kept possession well for the last couple of minutes, but they lose it cheaply in the midfield, and Tavernier breaks forward on the counter down the right. However, his low cross into Solanke is thumped away.
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Tavernier's inswinging corner from the right is cleared away, but Bournemouth retain possession. He collects it again and curls a cross into the box, but Kluivert's flicked header bounces back to Kaminski.
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Kabore tries to get on the end of a ball down the right but cannot get there before it rolls off the pitch. He then collides with a ball boy and is very apologetic. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
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Bournemouth are unbeaten in their six Premier League games against promoted sides since their return to the division last season (winning four and drawing two), winning each of the previous three in a row. They have had a couple of chances but have not seriously threatened Kaminski.
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Kabore is on the byline in Bournemouth's box and slips a pass through to Adebayo. He picks the unselfish option and tries to play a cross into the box, but Senesi slides across to block.
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Barkley loops a delightful free-kick into the middle of Bournemouth's box. The Cherries cannot clear it away after a few attempts, with Lockyer chesting it down well under pressure before sending the ball out for a goal-kick.
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OVER! Adebayo should've scored his second to double Luton's advantage. The striker uses his strength to push away Senesi on the right side of the box but rushes his finish, blasting the ball high and wide of the target. A more composed finish would've seen the Hatters score from their second shot of the game.
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SAVE! Bournemouth have their best chance. Kerkez pushes the ball past Townsend on the left and whips a fast cross into the box. Solanke gets away from his marker to send a header towards the goal, but it is straight at Kaminski.
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Mengi barges into the back of Solanke on the edge of Luton's box to get the ball moments before Christie slides through Lockyer to give away a free-kick. The Cherries fans and players both show their annoyance to the referee as they feel they should've had a foul in a shooting position.
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Tavernier tries to get past Lockyer inside Luton's half, but the defender holds his run and forces the Bournemouth midfielder to go back with a pass. Tavernier then waves his arms in frustration at referee Simon Hooper, as he feels he should've had a free-kick.
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Christie chips a cross into the box this time. Brown heads it away as far as Tavernier, who crashes a first-time effort well wide. The ball hit Solanke on the way through, but it was already going off target.
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Christie plays a quick one-two from a corner on the left before feeding a pass to Tavernier on the edge of the box. He takes a touch inside, but it is heavy, allowing Luton players to get across and block his shot.
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Smith was down for a long time after his battle with Brown, but he is back on his feet and can continue.
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Brown and Smith get into a battle on the left just inside Bournemouth's half, with the Luton man landing on the right-back. Smith has stayed down and requires treatment.
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CHANCE! Bournemouth are starting to push for an equaliser. Senesi strolls out of the defence and curls a cross towards the back of the box. A heavy touch from Semenyo takes him towards the byline, but he is still able to flash a cross into a dangerous area. Bell then gets across to clear it away.
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Luton have a chance to put the ball into the box from a deep free-kick, but Mengi pushes Smith in the back and gives away a foul. It is a needless challenge from the Hatters player.
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Kabore gets a chance to move forward down the right this time. He cuts a pass back to Townsend, who lifts a cross into the box with his left foot. However, it is just behind Adebayo, who couldn't do much with it.
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Kerkez is getting forward a lot for Bournemouth in the opening exchanges. He combines with Tavernier on the left before laying a pass down the wing to Semenyo, but he cannot get past Kabore.
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CHANCE! Kerkez rolls a pass down the left side of the box towards Tavernier. He collects the ball on the byline and lashes a cross across the goal, but Christie cannot turn it in from close range.
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Adebayo is Luton’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with five goals. He is the first player to score in three consecutive top-flight games for the Hatters since Mick Harford in April 1992.
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Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last two Premier League outings. If there is anyone in a Luton shirt who will be able to unlock the Cherries defence from the wings, it will be Doughty. Only Kieran Trippier (41) has played more successful crosses (including corners) than him (30) in the Premier League this season. In fact, 22 of these have led directly to a shot for Luton (three goals), with only Trippier again creating more chances with his crosses (25).
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Bournemouth get this Premier League clash under way. Cook with the first kick.
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Luton have won two of their last three league games against Bournemouth (losing one), as many as they had in their previous 10 (drawing four and losing four). Both teams are now on the pitch and are ready to get started.
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Luton make two changes to the side that lost against Manchester City in their previous match. Kabore couldn’t play against his parent club but comes into the side on the left, replacing Giles, who moves to the bench. Lokonga makes his third start of the campaign to play in the midfield instead of Marvelous Nakamba. The former Aston Villa man is out through suspension after collecting five yellow cards.
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Iraola names the same Bournemouth side that started in their 3-0 triumph over United in their last Premier League match. Solanke has netted four goals in five fixtures, with the striker looking to score in back-to-back top-flight appearances for the first time in his career.
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LUTON TOWN SUBS: Gabriel Osho, Mads Andersen, Chiedozie Ogbene, Carlton Morris, Tahith Chong, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Jordan Clark, Tim Krul, Ryan Giles.
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LUTON TOWN (3-4-2-1): Thomas Kaminski; Teden Mengi, Tom Lockyer, Amari'i Bell; Alfie Doughty, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ross Barkley, Issa Kabore; Andros Townsend, Jacob Brown; Elijah Adebayo.
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BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Chris Mepham, David Brooks, Joe Rothwell, Dango Ouattara, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Kieffer Moore, Philip Billing, Mark Travers.
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BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.
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Luton have lost four of their last five games in the Premier League but will take some solace in their bright performances. Brentford were the only team to beat the Hatters by more than one goal in that run. United beat them 1-0 in a narrow content, with Luton also taking the lead in matches against Arsenal and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road before succumbing to defeats. Collecting just two wins this campaign, Robert Edwards’ men are 18th in the table and are four points away from safety. They will take some encouragement from their last meeting with Bournemouth, where they beat the Cherries 3-2 in the Championship in January 2022.
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There were questions about Bournemouth’s new manager, Andoni Iraola after the Cherries started the season without a win in their first nine Premier League games. However, he has since led his side to five victories in eight matches, including four in their previous five. Surging up the table from 19th place to 14th, Bournemouth increased the gap between themselves and the bottom three to 10 points after an excellent 3-0 away win against Manchester United in their last outing, their first-ever triumph at Old Trafford. Despite their impressive run of form, they will be wary of Luton. They have only beaten the Hatters in one of their previous six meetings (drawing three and losing two), with this being their first encounter in the top flight.
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