Relegation-battling Luton Town host Premier League title-chasing Manchester City at Kenilworth Road.
Victory would lift Luton out of the relegation zone if Everton lose elsewhere, whilst Man City will stay fourth no matter the result.
Team News
Tom Lockyer could return for Luton after he sat out their dramatic defeat to Arsenal in midweek with a back injury.
Marvelous Nakamba (knee), Albert Sambi Lokonga (hamstring) and Cauley Woodrow (calf) could return but Mads Andersen, Dan Potts (both hamstring) and Reece Burke (thigh) remain ruled out.
Man City could welcome Jeremy Doku back into contention after he sat out their defeat at Aston Villa in midweek, having suffered a leg injury during last weekend’s draw at home to Tottenham.
Jack Grealish and Rodri could return from suspension but Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) remains absent.
When is Kick-Off?
Luton host Man City on Sunday 10 December in a 2pm GMT kick-off at Kenilworth Road, live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Luton’s first Premier League meeting against Man City.
- Man City are winless in their last eight league visits to Luton (D5, L3).
- Both teams have scored in 16 of their last 17 meetings at Kenilworth Road in all competitions.
- Luton have scored first in two of their last three home games (W1, D1, L1).
- Man City have won just one of their last five away games in the Premier League (W1, D1, L3).
Prediction
Despite suffering a last-gasp defeat to Arsenal, Luton should be incredibly proud of how fearless they were against the Gunners to twice come from behind and even lead, but they now must take the positives and apply those lessons here if want to boost their survival hopes.
Man City meanwhile will be relieved to have Rodri and Grealish back after the pair missed their defeat at Villa, where they looked toothless and lacked composure in their end product amidst sluggish defending which got desrvedly punished.
I however do expect City to bounce back if they get on the front foot with an aggressive performance despite their recent poor away form, but they will need to be wary of Luton’s resilient defence although it is hard to see Luton getting anything given the quality contrast.
Prediction: Luton 0-2 Manchester City
Result: Luton 1-2 Manchester City
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