Luton Town will be playing their first Premier League home game at Kenilworth Road on Friday night as they welcome West Ham United. After gaining promotion to the top-flight, Luton had to undergo maintenance on their stadium, causing their second fixture against Burnley to be postponed. Luton are yet to secure any points in the Premier League, while West Ham hopes to continue their unbeaten run to four games after their recent victory against Brighton.
The last time Luton and West Ham met was in 1994 during an FA Cup game, which Luton won 3-2. Luton will certainly be hoping to replicate that result on Friday. So far, Luton has struggled in the Premier League, conceding eight goals in their two games. However, their recent 3-2 win against Gillingham in the Carabao Cup has lifted their spirits, and they hope to carry that momentum into the match against West Ham.
Luton will likely be without Gabriel Osho due to a knee injury, while Dan Potts and Jordan Clarke are still recovering from long-term injuries. West Ham, on the other hand, has started the season well, winning their last two games by a scoreline of 3-1. They defeated Chelsea at home and put on a fantastic display against Brighton. Tomas Soucek may be unavailable due to the concussion protocol, and Nayef Aguerd will return from suspension.
New signing Mohammed Kudus may potentially feature in the match against Luton after being unveiled as a West Ham player. Kudus has already shown great form this season, scoring four goals in three appearances for his former club Ajax. His inclusion in the West Ham lineup would be a huge bonus for the team.
Overall, both Luton and West Ham are desperate for a win, but for different reasons. Luton is yet to secure any points in the Premier League and hopes to change that on their home turf. West Ham, on the other hand, wants to extend their unbeaten run and continue their positive start to the season. The match promises to be a feisty encounter between the two sides.
