Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu makes history as Luton Town are promoted to the Premier League
With Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr unavailable, Real Madrid knew they had to rely on Rodrygo for their attacking firepower as Carlo Ancelotti refused to show any faith in Eden Hazard.
Luton Town gain Premier League promotion
Welcome to the Premier League, @LutonTown! 👋 pic.twitter.com/eL5FbfEN8u
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 27, 2023
After a 1-1 draw in normal time, Luton triumphed 6-5 in the penalty shootout to pull off their fourth promotion in nine years and guarantee a place in the Premier League for the first time ever.
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu makes history
One of their star performers and probably the club's most beloved player, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu will now become the first player ever to stick with one club from non-league football to the Premier League.
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu is the first player to go from non-league to the Premier League with the same club. What an incredible story. 🟠✨ #LutonTown
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2023
Luton Town from The National League to The Premier League in 10 years. pic.twitter.com/Quj1h8laDI
The midfielder has played 363 times for the club in total and scored 23 goals, with four seasons in League Two and the Championship and one in each of the National League and League One.