The three things Hatters need between now and the end of the season

Luton Town have been winning hearts and minds in the Premier League. They started 2024 strongly, but then the injuries started to bite.

If the Hatters are to ensure another campaign in the top flight they need three things to happen:

Get players back from injury

We are down to bare bones, with only 14 senior outfield players available. Sambi Lokonga is vital in midfield next to Ross Barkley.

We need him, as well as some others, back as soon as possible to ease the burden those who have been running through walls.

Teden Mengi is most notably in need of a rest, but we don't have any defenders who are available to step into his shoes right now.

Score first in matches

Nine games ago, we blew Brighton away 4-0. Since then, we have only scored first once.

Admittedly, that was against Bournemouth - a three-goal lead at half-time - so it goes to show scoring first doesn't always mean you will go on to win a game.

But the home matches against Manchester United and Aston Villa illustrate that giving teams a two-goal headstart means you are fighting an uphill battle.

Cut out individual errors

I love the way we play. Plaudits need to go to Rob Edwards for implementing a stylistic change during the season.

However, sometimes when you're defending you have got to think safety first. We have given quite a few goals away by being caught on the edge of our box.

I'm feeling optimistic about the rest of our season, though, and I hope the players can maintain their tempo for the final nine games.

We all respect the fact it has to be hard right now, with most running on fumes, but hopefully it's been a good rest for many during the international break.

Ollie Kay can be found at We Are Luton Town