Man City face Luton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon but the Hatters could keep it close even though many are expecting a rout.

City will be expected to record a handsome victory against Luton Town this weekend as they bid to return to the top of the Premier League table.

Goals from Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva, just two minutes apart, helped City to a 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road in the reverse fixture.

It was a different story when the Citizens visited in February as Erling Haaland bagged a first-half hat trick to go with a second-half brace and a Mateo Kovacic goal.

Rob Edwards' side are used to losing on the road and they're no stranger to conceding three or more goals, yet they often find a way to defy the market.

Arsenal beat them 2-0, Tottenham squeezed past them 2-1, Liverpool trailed until the 56th minute and they drew 4-4 with Newcastle at St James' Park.

Pep Guardiola's side have struggled for first-half goals at the Etihad as they've failed to score before the break in five of six.

Luton have shut out Liverpool, Tottenham and six others in the first half of matches, so we may see a slow start from City, which could limit their ability to cover a lofty handicap.

It's tough to bring yourself to bet against City but Sheffield United and Everton were beaten 2-0 here, while Burnley's late goal allowed them to cover the +2.5 Asian handicap.

We'll focus our bets on City saving their goals for the second half and Town making a fight of this, but we'll also take a speculative punt on them opening the scoring.

A team's best chance against the Premier League's elite is usually to catch them cold early or late in the day, so we'll back Luton to strike early with a small stake on the 5/1 shot.

Luton Town +2.75 Asian handicap

Half with most goals: Second

Luton Town to score first