Manchester City breathed life into their Premier League title hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a resilient Luton Town side at Kenilworth Road. This triumph marked the end of a frustrating winless streak for the Citizens, who had struggled to find their rhythm in recent weeks.
With Erling Haaland absent due to injury, City’s attacking force lacked its usual potency during the first half. Despite dominating possession, they failed to break down a well-organized Luton defense. Phil Foden and Ruben Dias were denied by Thomas Kaminski in goal, showcasing the hosts’ defensive resilience.
Luton, however, capitalized on their rare opportunities. In stoppage time at the end of the first half, Elijah Adebayo headed home an Andros Townsend cross, giving them a surprise lead going into the break.
Pep Guardiola’s halftime team talk proved effective, as City emerged with renewed purpose in the second half. Bernardo Silva equalized just after the hour mark, injecting a spark into the visitors’ performance. Moments later, Jack Grealish completed the comeback with a well-taken goal, silencing the home crowd.
Despite facing a late challenge from Luton, City held on to secure their first league win in several matches. This victory sees them climb up the table to within four points of the leaders, reigniting their title aspirations. Luton, on the other hand, remain in the relegation zone and face a tough battle for survival in the coming months.