- Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ipswich, with Liam Delap scoring a penalty and assisting Omari Hutchinson’s goal, jeopardizing their title hopes
- The loss marks Chelsea’s second consecutive defeat, leaving them 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings
Chelsea were dealt a huge blow by Ipswich as the Blues fell to a 2-0 defeat in their Premier League clasb on Monday night.
It was Liam Delap whose exceptional goal-scoring display helped Ipswich earn their first home win of the season.
The 21-year-old striker scored from the spot in the 12th minute and then set up teammate Omari Hutchinson’s goal eight minutes after the break.
The defeat dwindles Chelsea’s title hopes as they have now lost consecutive matches following the goalless draw at Everton that ended an eight-match winning run in all competitions,
The Enzo Maresca side remain fourth in the Premier League, sitting 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool – who have a game in hand.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United was beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United, thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.
The Red Devils were condemned to a third straight home loss in all competitions, the first in over 60 years.
Newcastle have won their last four Premier League games, and this victory leaves them fifth in an impressive end to 2024. United on the other hand end the year 14th, seven points above the relegation zone.
In another Premier League encounter on Monday, Brighton held Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw.
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