LONDON, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea missed the chance to go second in the Premier League after losing 2-0 at relegation-threatened Ipswich Town on Monday night.

Ipswich had not won at home since its return to the top flight, but sprung one of the surprises of the season with Rory Delap and Omari Hutchinson among the goals.

Delap put his side ahead from the penalty spot in the 12th minute after he had been fouled by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.

Jorgensen twice frustrated the impressive Delap, while Joao Felix saw a goal ruled out after a tight offside call, before Hutchinson doubled Ipswich's lead after a pass from Delap early in the second half.

The result leaves Chelsea fourth, behind Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, who remain second after their 2-0 win away to Everton on Sunday.

Newcastle United made it three wins in three games and increased the misery at Old Trafford with a 2-0 win away to Manchester United, who have now lost their last four games in all competitions, and five from six in the Premier League to increase the pressure on new boss Ruben Amorim.

Newcastle had the game in the bag by the 20th minute after goals from Joelinton and Alexander Isak, with Isak scoring after four minutes and Joelinton taking advantage of a cross from Anthony Gordon, as United offered little resistance.

Harry Maguire hit the post for the home side in the second half, but his side did little to deserve anything from the game.

Monday's third game ended in a 2-2 draw between Aston Villa and Brighton, with Simon Adingra putting the visitors ahead after 12 minutes before Ollie Watkins leveled with a penalty.

Morgan Rogers gave the home side the lead two minutes into the second half, but Tariq Lamptey saved a point for Brighton eight minutes from time.

On Sunday, Liverpool strengthened its lead at the top of the table with a 5-0 win away to West Ham, while Manchester City won 2-0 away to Leicester City, who now sit second from bottom of the table. Enditem

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