Luton Town 2-3 Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku fires Blues to comeback FA Cup win after day of turmoil

Chelsea put their off-field issues behind them as they twice fought back from behind to overcome Luton and progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, with Romelu Lukaku netting the winner in a 3-2 win. Just an hour before kick-off, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed his intention to sell the club, and just 102 seconds after the referee signalled the start of the match, Kepa Arrizabalega was picking the ball out of his net as Reece Burke's excellent header gave the hosts a shock lead.

Ad/> However, the Blues levelled with their first real chance of the night, Saul Niguez curling a beautiful first-time shot into the corner of the net for his first FA Cup goal. TransfersMan City hold Haaland talks, Chelsea transfer plans not Abramovich dependent — Paper Round11 HOURS AGO Luton's deputy goalkeeper Harry Isted, who replaced the injured Jed Steer early on, made a number of saves to keep the sides level, and just when it looked like Chelsea were in full control, they were caught by a sucker-punch when Harry Cornick was released behind the visitors' high-line and finished with aplomb, as Luton led at half-time.

The pendulum swung when Timo Werner drew Chelsea level again in the 67th minute, racing onto Ruben Loftus-Cheek's raking ball, controlling beautifully and stabbing home. It had been a frustrating night for Lukaku, but the Belgium international popped up with the winner when he gambled with a run to the near post and flicked home from Werner's teasing cross.