Paul Merson agrees with two pundits on Manchester United vs Luton score prediction

Paul Merson and two other pundits are tipping Manchester United to get the job done against Luton.

United were consigned to their ninth defeat so far this season in all competitions when they were beaten on their midweek trip to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. A brace from Rasmus Hojlund put United in control and that match only turned when Marcus Rashford was sent-off following VAR intervention.

It's back to domestic matters for Erik ten Hag and his misfiring side with Luton the latest visitors to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). Here's how three high-profile pundits see that game playing out.

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Luton were great the other day against Liverpool. They held the Reds to a 1-1 draw. Despite the confidence it will give them, I think Manchester United will win this one comfortably. The Red Devils are playing at home and I don't see Luton replicating those same levels for a second successive week.

Luton are also not solid away from home. They went and got well beaten at Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago.

Score prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Luton Town

Manchester United played really well for the first 40 minutes or so against FC Copenhagen until Marcus Rashford was sent-off. They were brave on the ball and used it really well. That didn't last, though.

On the run they're on, this is a nightmare game for them because Luton showed how resilient and awkward they are in their draw against Liverpool last week. As we head into the international break, this is an absolute must-win game for Erik ten Hag. A draw isn't enough for him.

I don't think he will get sacked if that happens, but it will