Luton Town vs West Ham
Premier League
Friday
1st September 2023
Kenilworth Road
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the Premier League fixture between Luton Town and West Ham.
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Luton Town form analysis
The Hatters faced a challenging start on their return to the Premier League, suffering back-to-back defeats against strong opposition in Brighton and Chelsea.
Against Brighton, Luton fell behind early to March’s opener before Pedro’s penalty doubled the deficit after 70 minutes. Morris pulled one back from the spot but it proved a consolation as Brighton scored late twice more to seal a 4-1 win.
Luton then faced an even tougher test away at Chelsea. The Blues were dominant and won 3-0 with Sterling grabbing a brace before Jackson wrapped up the victory. Luton struggled to contain Chelsea’s attacks or create many chances themselves.
While expected defeats, conceding 7 goals across both games highlights defensive issues Luton need addressing. The step up in quality has exposed vulnerabilities, with the Hatters porous from open play and set pieces.
However, Morris’ penalty provided a glimpse of the goal threat Luton can pose. Finding the right balance between defensive solidity and attacking threat will be key for them to be competitive and pull off surprise results during their Premier League return.
West Ham form analysis
West Ham’s league form leading into September has been inconsistent, producing 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 5 games.
The club beat Leeds United last season. However, they ended the season losing against another relegated club Leicester.
This season, they led at Bournemouth before conceding late to draw 1-1 on match day 1. They responded well to the draw on the opening day by beating Chelsea impressively 3-1. Goals from Aguerd, Antonio and Paquetá capped a dominant display.
Overall, it’s been an up and down start for West Ham. At their best, they have proven they can blow teams away with ruthless finishing as shown against Chelsea and Brighton. But establishing more control in games and tightening up defensively is needed if they are to push for Europe this season.
