Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told BBC Sport that his side "could have done many things better" after falling to a second successive defeat: "Strange game in terms of creating many chances and we could've scored many but they saved goals on the line or great saves from the keeper. We could do many things better, defend better in some moments."

On Ipswich's 12th-minute penalty, awarded after a VAR ruling that goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen had made sufficient contact to bring down Liam Delap as he dribbled past him: "They said it's a bit soft but we have to accept it's a penalty."

On the progress Chelsea have made after finishing sixth last season: "Now we've finished the first part of the season, no-one expected us to be where we are. We are in a good position but we can do many things better. It's a long race. We focus game by game. We are not focused on title race or those things."

Just a reminder that Liverpool go into the new year with an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Chelsea had been mooted as a potential title challenger before dropping eight points in their last three matches.

Manager Enzo Maresca had warned that his young side - who are fourth, 10 points behind Liverpool - could lack the consistency needed to mount a sustained challenge...

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, speaking to BBC: "One of the best nights. I wouldn't say from being lucky as you earn your luck.

"First win at Portman Road in the Premier League is a special one for the players and supporters."

In case you needed reminding, click on the links below to read reports on Monday night's matches:

• Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle
• Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea
• Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton

It was a first win at home for Ipswich in 10 attempts in the Premier League this season and was described by manager Kieran McKenna as one of his "best nights"...

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But let's also have a look at reaction from Monday's other games, starting at Portman Road...

That brings us nicely to today's poll, which is at the top of this page.

Where do you think Manchester United will finish this season following Ruben Amorim's admission that relegation was a "possibility".

Perhaps surprisingly, Opta's latest predictions, external suggest United, who are currently 14th, are more likely to finish fifth (1.3%) than 18th (1.1%).

What do you think? Make your choice in the poll and we will bring you the results later on today.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Jesper Blomqvist speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast about the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United last night:

"It is a relegation fight for United now. I don’t think anyone wants to let Ruben Amorim down. The team are really looking out of form, there is no confidence at all.

"I admire [Amorim] and I think he’s being really honest all the time. I think there’s a light at the end of the tunnel but it’s hard at the moment."

On Joshua Zirkzee being substituted in the first-half: "It’s going to take a lot for him to rise up again. I admire Ruben for making that change after only 30 minutes for the best of the team."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Old Trafford

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Manchester United have got themselves into a real old mess.

It was clear Ruben Amorim's appointment represented a significant tactical change for the players he was inheriting following his mid-season move from Sporting.

But I doubt anyone thought the bedding-in process would be quite so tortuous.

It seems obvious some of the players are uncomfortable with the switch to a three-man defence and wing-backs, which led to Amorim being asked after the 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle whether he was willing to change his system.

The answer was an emphatic no.

"I have to sell my idea," he said. "If I change all the time it is going to be even worse.

"I understand they have a lot of difficulties because they spent two years playing one way and now they are playing another. With a lot of losses, it is really tough on them. You can feel it, during the game I can feel it but I have to sell my idea because I don't have another one.

"When you have a change of coach, especially in this type of club, it is because they were not winning. They played in the system they were bought for and were chosen perfectly for that system. After two years, working in pre-season, they were losing.

"So am I going to change to that system to something that I don't believe in? That doesn't make sense."

One thing Ruben Amorim made abundantly clear after Monday night's defeat, he is not about to abandon his tried and trusted system of play...

The good old shepherd's crook.

Getting taken off before half-time is rare in football, and after a dreadful opening period, Joshua Zirkzee was off after 33 minutes.

Did he do anything wrong? Was the system wrong? His replacement being midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was not exactly like-for-like.

Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on the Football Daily podcast

The midfield two of Casemiro and [Christian] Eriksen - we all highlighted it before the game and said it would be a problem and it was.

[Joshua] Zirkzee was the player that was dragged off but it could have been Eriksen or it could have been Casemiro. Zirkzee is a new signing - it was harsh. He's only 23-years-old. That's difficult for him and the reaction he got from the crowd as he exited the pitch - they booed. How he recovers from that, I don't know. It is going to take some serious mental resilience for him to recover from that.

Why was Casemiro still on the pitch? He was abysmal in the first half and that is me saying that about a player I've admired a lot over the years. Casemiro was way off it and Eriksen was way off it, but Zirkzee took the brunt of it.

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rethanon on X: Amorim plays a different system with the players he inherited and we keep losing - surely a great manager can play a system that suits the players they have until they get the players in they want? Instead of bullishly sticking to 3-4-3 with players out of position.

Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender on Sky Sports

I actually feel sorry for Joshua Zirkzee. He was bought for big money but there is a human being in there.

He is essentially being cheered off by his own fans. He has not been good but they have all been poor. You are watching the worst pound-for-pound team in the country.

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Ah yes, Manchester United did finish second under Solskjaer in 2020-21, albeit 12 points behind champions Manchester City. They also finished second under Jose Mourinho in 2017-18, this time 19 points behind winners City.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim on taking off Joshua Zirkzee in the first half: "That is really simple when the game starts and finishes for people to address. The idea was different. It was a real tough moment for Josh [Zirkzee] and I felt that I had to do something in that moment. I don't like to do that to my players.

"In that moment the team was suffering and I made the decision thinking of the team. I am really sorry for Josh.

"You can feel it [low confidence] every single day which is a bad thing, but it is also a good thing because they are feeling. It is hard for them to cope with the losses on the pitch, but we have to continue. There is no other way."

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe spoke about his players playing with confidence, injury-free and in their favoured positions.

Ruben Amorim, meanwhile, said he felt sorry for Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee after substituting him after only 33 minutes.

The move, replacing him with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, was roundly applauded by Manchester United supporters in the ground, while Zirkzee promptly marched down the tunnel before returning to take his place on the bench.

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Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on the Football Daily podcast

It was not a good night at all. Tonight was a reflection on the players, I think it is probably deeply ingrained in the players, the standards have dropped for a long time now. That was evident tonight

It is going to take a long time for Ruben Amorim to lift things up. The spotlight is on him and he is taking it but as players, no matter who your manager is, you can't play like you did tonight.

It's a matter of personal pride and that first half was terrible, I was actually shocked that Newcastle only went in 2-0 up.

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Ruben Amorim's Manchester United side failed to register a single shot on target in the opening 30 minutes at Old Trafford last night, while Newcastle plundered two early goals...

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Amorim took decisive action, replacing forward Joshua Zirkzee on 33 minutes with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who helped steady things for United.

The damage, however, was already done.

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