Sterling double sinks Luton as Chelsea clinch first win of season

Raheem Sterling scored twice to help Chelsea defeat newly promoted side Luton in a Premier League encounter on Friday night.

Sterling also provided an assist for Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

The win was Chelsea’s first win in the league season as they had played a 1-1 draw in their opening game against Liverpool before losing 3-1 to West Ham last weekend.

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It’s the Blues’ first win under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Luton are still looking for their first points of the season since being promoted from the Championship.

Luton Town were thrashed 4-1 by Brighton in the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Their game against Burnley last weekend was postponed.

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