London - Chelsea won its first win in the 2023/2024 Premier League by beating Luton Town 3-0. Raheem Sterling scored two goals in that match.
Playing at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday (26/8/2023), Chelsea won from the first round over Luton Town, in Week Three of the Premier League. Sterling led the Blue 1-0 from the 17th minute, and lasted until the break.
In the second half, Sterling added another goal for Chelsea. Nicolas Jackson also scored a goal, and ensured the hosts won 3-0.
Course of the Match
Led by Raheem Sterling on the front lines, the Blues made several threats. One of the golden opportunities was created in the 15th minute, when Enzo Fernandez's shot still hit the bar.
The goal Chelsea was looking for finally came in the 17th minute. Raheem Sterling messed up the Luton Town penalty box, before releasing a left-footed shot that led to a goal. Score to 1-0, Chelsea ahead.
After winning, Chelsea still dominated possession. However, several times his attacks failed to penetrate the Luton Town penalty box.
On the other hand, Luton Town can threaten several times. Ross Barkley, formerly of Chelsea, had a chance in the final minutes of the first half, but failed to score. Until the break, the score was 1-0 unchanged.
In the second half, Chelsea still put pressure on Luton Town's goal. Mauricio Pochettino's team finally got their second goal in the 68th minute. After several failed opportunities, Sterling again listed his name on the scoreboard.
Taking advantage of Malo Gusto's tug of bait, Sterling followed it up with a powerful right-footed shot, which sent the ball into the Luton Town goal. Score became 2-0.
Chelsea pressure then brought the third goal in the 75th minute. Nicolas Jackson finally broke an egg at Chelsea, by scoring against Luton Town. The 3-0 score lasted until the fight broke up.
Player lineup
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Ben Chilwell (Ian MAatsen 86'), Raheem Sterling (Mason Burstow 90'), Conor Gallagher, Nicolas Jackson (Lesley Ugochukwu 83 ')
Luton Town: Thomas Kaminski, Amari Bell, Tom Lockyer, Reece Burke (Mads Andersen 77'), Ryan Giles, Tahith Chong (Chiedozie Ogbene 77'), Marvelous Nakamba, Ross Barkley (Ruddock Pelly 77'), Issa Kabore (Alfie Doughty 70'), Elijah Adebayon (Jacob Brown 70'), Carlton Morris