In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Wednesday, 21st February 2024, Liverpool FC hosted Luton Town at Anfield. The heavily one sided match ended with a 4-1 victory for Liverpool, further solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League.
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Key Players
Liverpool’s key players included Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, and Harvey Elliott, who all found the back of the net. For Luton Town, Chiedozie Ogbene was the lone goal scorer.
Brief Highlights
Luton Town took an early lead with a goal from Chiedozie Ogbene in the 12th minute. However, Liverpool turned the tide in the second half with a headed equalizer from Virgil van Dijk to a beautiful ball in from Mac Allister’s corner in the 56th minute. This was quickly followed by Cody Gakpo nodding in a goal just two minutes later, thanks to the sweet pass from Mac Allister, putting Liverpool in control. Luis Diaz added a third goal in the 71st minute, and Harvey Elliott sealed the deal with a final goal in the final minute.
Game Statistics (Liverpool FC vs Luton Town)
| Team | Yellow Cards | Corner Kicks | Total Shots | Shots On Target | Ball Possession (%) | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1 | 13 | 29 | 13 | 62 | 4 |
| Luton Town | 4 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 38 | 1 |
Goal Timeline
| Time (min) | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 | Goal by Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town) |
| 56 | Goal by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) |
| 58 | Goal by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) |
| 71 | Goal by Luis Diaz (Liverpool) |
| 90 | Goal by Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) |
Table Position
After this match, Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points from ManCity with 60 points. While, Luton Town, on the other hand, remained in the 18th position with 20 points.
Upcoming Matches
Liverpool’s upcoming matches include a face-off against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on February 25, and a Premier League match against Southampton on February 27.
Luton Town will try their luck against Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round on 28 February.
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