'A monumental result'
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Beating Sheffield United on Boxing Day was a "monumental result" for Luton says former Premier League defender Stephen Kelly.
The Bramall Lane victory moves Rob Edwards' side to within a point of safety, with a game in hand on some of the teams above them.
The Hatters have won both games since captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest.
Kelly told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily: "Sometimes is can be a horrendous moment like that that galvanises you as a group of players.
"Quality-wise I don’t think Luton are there when it comes to the Premier League and they can’t compete with the finances. But they compete with hard work, energy and desire.
"I still think they will struggle, but beating a team like Sheffield United away from home who are a direct rival for staying in this league is an absolutely monumental result for them. I know it’s such a cliche saying this was a six-pointer - but that was a massive one to win."
ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden thinks the Hatters do have a chance of staying in the top flight.
"Of the teams that came up, I think the one that has an outside chance is Luton," Ogden said.
"They have managed to blend the squad they had last year. They brought some players in and they have a tremendous spirit. Whether it’s the smallest budget and the smallest stadium, they have given it a go.
"You look at the teams above them and if I was Crystal Palace, I would be a little bit worried about Luton. Crystal Palace aren’t getting results and Luton have got something there. I think Luton have got a chance, but it’s an outside chance."