Luton (England), Dec 30 (AP) Cole Palmer scored a couple of goals and Chelsea survived a late fightback to beat Luton Town 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday.

The England forward struck in each half at Kenilworth Road and provided the assist as Noni Madueke also got on the scoresheet.

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But, late goals from Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo set up a nervy finish for manager Mauricio Pochettino's team as Luton threatened an unlikely comeback.

Chelsea has now won back-to-back games in the league for the first time since October, in what has been a troubled first season in charge for Pochettino. The win also ended a run of four straight defeats away from home.

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Palmer has been a rare highlight for the London team since his move from Manchester City in the off-season.

He has now scored eight goals in 16 league games for Chelsea.

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Wednesday and got off to a good start at Luton when Palmer opened the scoring in the 12th. Madueke then blasted a second in the 37th to put the visitors in control at half-time.

Palmer got his second in the 70th, but Barkley's goal 10 minutes later sparked a revival from Luton.

Adebayo made it 3-2 in the 87th to set up a tense finish although Chelsea held on. (AP)

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