Manchester City vs Luton Town Matchday Stats Preview

Man City have won their last four home league games against Luton by an aggregate score of 12-1. They last hosted them in April 1999 in the third tier (2-0), while they last did so in the top-flight in February 1992 (4-0).

Luton have conceded eight goals against Man City in all competitions this season, losing 2-1 in the Premier League and 6-2 in the FA Cup. They last conceded more against a side in a single campaign (excluding as a non-league side) in 1999-00 (11 in four meetings with Bristol Rovers).

Luton have never won an away league match against the reigning top-flight champions in 16 attempts (D3 L13), losing the last nine by an aggregate score of 27-2.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 40 home games in all competitions (W34 D6), just two short of their all-time club record of 42 set between December 1919 and November 1921.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League games, winning 12 and drawing four. They’ve won 4-1 (v Aston Villa) and 4-2 (v Crystal Palace) in their last two games, last netting 4+ goals in three consecutive league games in April/May 2022 (4 in a row).

Following a 2-1 win against Bournemouth last time out, Luton are looking to win consecutive Premier League games for the second time, previously doing so against Newcastle and Sheffield United in December.

Luton are – along with Sheffield United – one of two sides without an away clean sheet in the Premier League this season, with the Hatters conceding a league-high 38 goals on the road so far this term.

Excluding penalties, only Arsenal (19) and Everton (15) have scored more goals from set-piece situations than Luton in the Premier League this season (14). However, Manchester City have conceded just two such goals so far, fewer than any other side.

Phil Foden has scored nine goals in his last nine Premier League games, with his 14 overall this season his best return in a single campaign. His next goal will be his 50th in the competition; he would be the 10th player to reach this milestone for Manchester City, while aged 23 years and 321 days on the day of this game, he’d be the second youngest to do so for the club after Erling Haaland earlier this season.

Kevin De Bruyne has been involved in nine goals in just 11 Premier League appearances this season, scoring three and assisting six. He’s averaging a goal or assist every 75 minutes this term, the best rate of any player (min. 500 minutes).