Luton – A Point Won Or Two Lost At Preston Is The Big Question
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If we look at the statistics, the article title does indeed pose an intriguing question.
After taking the lead at Deepdale, courtesy of a header from Carlton Morris, the Hatters, five minutes into the second half, found themselves playing against 10-men when Ben Whiteman was shown a red-card for a bad foul on Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu.
Take into consideration the fact that it was Luton that were creating most of the chances and that Preston North End had lost their last FIVE home league games and you’d have put your money on the three points coming home.
But it wasn’t to be, adjudged to have handled in the box, Tom Lockyer could only watch on as Troy Parrott stepped up to comprehensively beat Ethan Horvath from the penalty spot.
Despite creating several more chances, the Hatters could not force a winner and had to settle for a share of the spoils.
Nevertheless, the draw still keeps Luton in 4th place and their chances of reaching remain in their own hands with a tasty fixture against top-of-the-table Burnley to come this Saturday.
But, returning to the title of this article , social media seems to agree on the answer:
Should of walked w 3 points chances on chances against 10 men for ages. Rather 2 lost than a point gained but onto Saturday
— Heather Trott (@Jxydxn___) February 15, 2023
Happy I went Spain today, 2 points dropped there, they were for the taking today
— LTFCDon (@DonLtfc) February 15, 2023
And if you wanted any further confirmation that they have reached the correct verdict, look no further than Rob Edwards post-match interview, as reported by the BBC, with the gaffer admitting:
“I’m really pleased with big parts of the performance and we’ve got to look at performances, but ultimately we want results. We want points on the board and I do feel like it was two points dropped tonight.”
Case proven methinks!
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