Luton 15-8 to secure successive promotions
LUTON’S five-year exile from the Football League came to an end on Tuesday night after Kidderminster’s 2-0 victory at home to second-placed Cambridge handed the Hatters the Conference Premier title.
John Still’s men were 9-2 joint-favourites with Forest Green at the start of the season, although it has been a painful few years for Luton backers, bearing in mind they had started the previous four seasons as fifth-tier market leaders.
They are expected to more than hold their own in League Two with bet365 chalking them up at 8-1 for the title and 15-8 for promotion.
Fears over Daniel Sturridge’s hamstring injury were allayed on Wednesday when a scan showed minimal damage.
The Liverpool striker remains a doubt for Sunday’s clash at Norwich but looks highly likely to be available for the following Sunday’s crunch fixture at home to Chelsea.
Arsenal boosted their chances of finishing fourth by beating West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates on Tuesday but the long-term future of manager Arsene Wenger remains unclear.
The Frenchman is 2-5 with Hills to stay at the Gunners for the 2014-15 campaign and 7-4 to depart.
Lee Probert has been named referee of next month’s FA Cup final between Arsenal and Hull at Wembley. It will be the first time the 41-year-old has taken charge of the showpiece.