SOUL OF SPORT: Rasmus Hojlund bags a brace and lights up the most infamous away end in the Premier League as Man United beat Luton in front of celebrity superstar fan Harry Styles – with ANDY HOOPER capturing the action
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Welcome back to Soul of Sport. For the latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER traveled to Kenilworth Road to watch Man United beat Luton 2-1.
With Aston Villa and Tottenham taking the lead in the battle for Champions League football, the pressure was on Erik ten Hag’s side to secure all three points.
And they enjoyed a sparkling start to the match, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice within the opening ten minutes to put United firmly in control.
However, Luton then hit back through Carlton Morris, who reached a cross ahead of Andre Onana and headed home.
Both sides squandered golden chances after the break, with United missing several one-on-one chances and Ross Barkley nodding into the crossbar in stoppage time for the hosts, leaving the Red Devils with narrow victories.
The result left them just five points behind fourth place and three points behind Spurs.
Our cameraman captured the best of the action on the field…
Sunlight crept over the seats at Luton’s iconic Kenilworth Road as the top four chased Manchester United across the city
The home fans gathered in the stands to watch their brave battle against one of the Premier League’s biggest teams
A mix of ages came together and celebrated jubilantly after Carlton Morris halved the deficit and gave Luton a glimmer of hope
As the sun began to set, Rasmus Hojlund connected with Alejandro Garnacho’s volley to head home with his chest.
The in-form Hojlund scored in his sixth consecutive top flight after passing Thomas Kaminski inside the first minute
The gardens of several terraced houses throughout the stadium are visible from the back of the stands on Kenilworth Road
United supporters entered through the Oak Road entrance, perhaps the most iconic away match in English football
Two United supporters looked at their tickets as they climbed the first flight of stairs leading from the turnstiles to the stands
Self-confessed Man United supporter Harry Styles was seen alongside Luton legend Mick Harford (R) during the match
Garnacho falls to the turf in disbelief after taking the ball around Kaminski in the second half but failing to roll it into the net
One Luton supporter kept warm with a luminous orange scarf around her neck and sat down early to read the programme
Alfie Doughty took a promising Luton free-kick from the edge of the penalty area but deflected his effort against United’s wall.
Supporters of both clubs meandered along the long roads surrounding the stadium, lined with terraced houses on either side
Two coaches stopped on one of the roads while a mother and son, accompanied by a dog, took time to inspect the scene
Young fans were playing football in front of the terraced houses along Kenilworth Road
A young supporter, wearing a United home shirt, jersey and socks, hopes for an autograph or two at the players’ entrance
A Luton tunnel steward sits in a booth in the stadium and answers questions, surrounded by club memorabilia
Supporters were walking to the stadium just hours before kick-off when a plane flew overhead from the nearby airport
Matchgoers squeezed through narrow alleys and were patted down by stewards before entering their respective stands
