At 3 a.m. Beijing time on August 26, Chelsea hosted Premier League newcomer Luton Town in the third round of the 2023-24 Premier League season. In the first half, Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal; In the second half, Raheem Sterling scored another goal and then assisted Jackson to seal the victory. In the end, Chelsea beat Luton Town 3-0 to secure their first win of the new season.
Chelsea's results last season were very poor and Pochettino came in at the end of the season. Despite bringing in a number of players this summer, the Blues have drawn one and lost one in the first two rounds of the season, and the boss has yet to win.
In the 7th minute, Chelsea's free-kick from the right side of the pitch went to Sterling after two headers, and his right-footed volley was held by the goalkeeper. 1 minute later. Chen Dayi tackles Caicedo in midfield, dribbles into the right side of the penalty area, and deflects a left-footed shot into the far corner.
In the 14th minute, Enzo received a return from inside the box and volleyed high. In the 17th minute, Raheem Sterling received the ball on the right side of the pitch, cut inside the box to break through the two-man defense, and then volleyed from a small angle before two defenders blocked it, Chelsea 1-0 Luton.
In the 50th minute, Chilwell played with his team-mates on the left side of the pitch as he headed into the box to face the goalkeeper's cross, which was blocked by the Luton defender.
In the 53rd minute, Jackson volleyed from a small angle in front of the left side of the penalty area and the goalkeeper fell to the ground to hold the ball. In the 56th minute, Raheem Sterling crossed from the right side of the box and Enzo's small angle push hit the side netting at the back post.
In the 68th minute, Joao Cancelo went straight up front, Gusto received the ball on the right and crossed the middle, and the unguarded Raheem Sterling scored twice to make it 2-0 Luton.
In the 72nd minute, Chelsea won a free-kick in front of the pitch, Enzo took a direct shot from the goal, and the ball was deflected. In the 75th minute, Enzo picked out a high ball in front of the right side, Raheem Sterling cut forward at high speed, received the ball and crossed into the middle, followed by Jackson tackle, Chelsea 3-0 Luton.
In the 83rd minute, Chilwell on the left side of the penalty area received a cross from the middle, followed Gallagher pushed too right, and the ball was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the end, the game was over, with Chelsea beating Luton Town 3-0.