Soccer-Brighton ruin Luton's top-flight return with 4-1 thrashing

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Luton Town - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - August 12, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) -Brighton & Hove Albion spoiled any hopes of a successful start to Luton Town's return to top-flight football with a comprehensive 4-1 home win over the Hatters in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

Luton, making their first appearance in the top division for 31 years, spent much of the game on the back foot, visibly tiring near the end and being punished by their hosts.