FA Cup 2021-22: Luton Town Vs Chelsea

Chelsea was in a bothering situation on Wednesday when the team fell behind not just once but twice to a lower-league opponent.

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Luton Town came close to causing a Premier League upset by taking the lead twice against Chelsea in FA Cup 2021-22.

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In a very unpredictable game today, Chelsea reached the quarter-finals with a 3-2 win, beating Luton Town.

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The Russian billionaire, Abramovich, owner of Chelsea has decided to sell the team amid fears that he could be sanctioned by the British government amid his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Chelsea twice trailed against second-tier Luton before Lukaku bagged the winner in the closing stages to spare their blushes.

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Chelsea conceded a shock goal in the second minute as Reece Burke rose above Malang Sarr to glance his header past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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