West Ham United head into their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer looking to bounce back from their first defeat on Tuesday evening.
Meanwhile, Luton Town have recorded five successive victories ahead of the new Championship campaign, albeit against lesser opposition.
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After an exhausting 2021-22 and the potential for the upcoming campaign to be similarly hectic, it came as a surprise when West Ham announced a busy pre-season schedule.
Nevertheless, with five matches under their belt, David Moyes will hope that their recent games have set up the squad to deliver an improved season.
The Hammers remain in the transfer market for at least three new signings, including a central midfielder and forward, and Moyes may feel in a hurry to add more numbers with West Ham having gone down 3-1 to Rangers earlier this week.
Although the Premier League outfit had been unbeaten in pre-season up until Tuesday night, the setback at Ibrox was their third game without success.
West Ham conclude their schedule with meetings with Luton and Lens before squaring off against defending champions Manchester City on the opening day of the season.
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On the back of a disappointing end to an outstanding campaign, Luton have responded with victories in each of their five outings this summer.
A 2-0 win at Peterborough United earlier this week represents their most notable success, but Nathan Jones will feel that his squad are in a great place ahead of making the step up against their East London opponents.
The Hatters have scored at least two goals during their games this month, Cameron Jerome posting the best return with three strikes as the goals have been shared around the group.
Saturday's contest is Luton's final fixture before they begin their Championship season with a home meeting versus Birmingham City on July 30.
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Alphonse Areola and Tomas Soucek are likely to be among the players who are recalled to the West Ham XI.
New signing Nayef Aguerd misses out with the ankle injury that he sustained at Ibrox, with Issa Diop expected to come into the team.
Pablo Fornals and Michail Antonio played 75 minutes North of the border and could drop down to the substitutes' bench.
With this being Luton's final fixture before their Championship opener, Jones may look to name his strongest team.
Ethan Horvath, Reece Burke and Gabriel Osho will all expect to start after remaining as unused substitutes against Peterborough.
Luton Town possible starting lineup:
Horvath; Jones, Burke, Lockyer, Osho, Bell; Lansbury, Mendes Gomes; Cornick; Morris, Jerome
West Ham United possible starting lineup:
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Diop, Cresswell; Soucek, Downes; Bowen, Benrahma, Masuaku; Vlasic
We say: Luton Town 1-3 West Ham United
Luton have generated a positive mood within their camp this summer, giving them every chance of earning a result against their more illustrious opponents. Nevertheless, Moyes's squad will be eager to impress after defeat at Rangers, leading us to predict an away win.
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