Luton were defeated 3-0 by a Raheem Sterling-inspired Chelsea on Friday night, as they suffered a second successive Premier League defeat.
Nicolas Jackson was also on target for the Blues, and to check out how the Hatters rated on the evening, see below.
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Luton's players react to going 2-0 down at Stamford Bridge on Friday night - pic: Liam Smith Photo: Liam Smith
. Thomas Kaminski (STAR MAN): 7.5
Belgian was declared Town's current number one by Edwards beforehand and went on to prove just why that was the case with an excellent display. Still not sure how he caught Sterling’s early howitzer of a volley and followed that up with smart stops to deny Jackson, Fernandez and Gallagher in the second half. Off his line quickly when he needed to as well. A good start to life at both Luton and the Premier League. Photo: Liam Smith
. Issa Kabore: 6.5
Again some very promising moments from the wingback, especially when he danced around Colwill on the by-line in the first half, as he was behind some of Luton’s brightest attacking moments with his pace and eagerness to get forward. Caught in possession once after the break, but Chilwell bizarrely didn’t make him pay, as he was replaced by Doughty just after the Blues had their second. Photo: Liam Smith
. Reece Burke: 7
Great to see him back and involved once more as it adds some real competition to Luton’s defensive options with all the recent injuries. Despite starting just his first game since April 15, looked to be up with the pace straight away, managing to overlap Kabore at times to win Luton a corner as he looked comfortable with what was asked of him. Got through 76 minutes and will now want to keep his place against West Ham. Photo: Liam Smith
. Tom Lockyer: 6.5
Early booking meant he had to keep his wits about him when the Blues attacked, but bar Sterling’s goal, managed to do that for a good part of the game, keeping Jackson quiet. Won some imposing headers and topped the clearance charts with six, but just as Town began to grow into proceedings, he couldn’t stop Sterling finding space to sweep in a crucial second. Slight deflection took the England winger’s cross away from him for a third. Photo: Liam Smith
. Amari’i Bell: 6
Another tough introduction to life in the top flight as he was powerless to prevent Sterling swerving round him to put the Blues in front. Like the rest of his team-mates, settled down and began to exude some of his usual confidence to take the ball on and look to attack during the latter stages of the first period. Can’t afford to give any space to wingers at this level though, with Sterling allowed room to set up Chelsea’s victory-sealing third. Photo: Liam Smith
. Ryan Giles: 6
Couldn’t show Sterling to the by-line for the first as the winger twinkle-toed his way past him and into the box to slot home a fine opener. Had the odd chance to deliver from set-pieces, but Luton couldn’t make them count, and overhit a cross when well placed. Closest to scoring for Town though, his deflected drive forcing Sanchez into a good stop. Didn’t track Gusto as Chelsea were able to double their lead to sink Luton's chances. Photo: Liam Smith
1. Thomas Kaminski (STAR MAN): 7.5
Belgian was declared Town's current number one by Edwards beforehand and went on to prove just why that was the case with an excellent display. Still not sure how he caught Sterling’s early howitzer of a volley and followed that up with smart stops to deny Jackson, Fernandez and Gallagher in the second half. Off his line quickly when he needed to as well. A good start to life at both Luton and the Premier League. Photo: Liam Smith
2. Issa Kabore: 6.5
Again some very promising moments from the wingback, especially when he danced around Colwill on the by-line in the first half, as he was behind some of Luton’s brightest attacking moments with his pace and eagerness to get forward. Caught in possession once after the break, but Chilwell bizarrely didn’t make him pay, as he was replaced by Doughty just after the Blues had their second. Photo: Liam Smith
3. Reece Burke: 7
Great to see him back and involved once more as it adds some real competition to Luton’s defensive options with all the recent injuries. Despite starting just his first game since April 15, looked to be up with the pace straight away, managing to overlap Kabore at times to win Luton a corner as he looked comfortable with what was asked of him. Got through 76 minutes and will now want to keep his place against West Ham. Photo: Liam Smith
4. Tom Lockyer: 6.5
Early booking meant he had to keep his wits about him when the Blues attacked, but bar Sterling’s goal, managed to do that for a good part of the game, keeping Jackson quiet. Won some imposing headers and topped the clearance charts with six, but just as Town began to grow into proceedings, he couldn’t stop Sterling finding space to sweep in a crucial second. Slight deflection took the England winger’s cross away from him for a third. Photo: Liam Smith