Soccer-Manchester City return to winning ways with 2-1 victory over Luton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Luton Town v Manchester City - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - December 10, 2023 Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic in action with Luton Town's Tom Lockyer REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

LUTON, England (Reuters) -Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town 2-1 on Sunday and breathe a collective sigh of relief with their first victory in five league games.

The win kept the champions -- who were missing striker Erling Haaland through injury -- in fourth place on 33 points, four shy of leaders Liverpool in a crowded title fight. Luton remain in the drop zone on nine points, four adrift of 17th place.