Manchester United succumbed to a 0-2 defeat in their home game at Old Trafford on Monday as the gloom in the camp of former champions deepened further, while Chelsea too suffered an upset defeat away at Ipswich Town -- the first home win of this season for the Premier League strugglers.
The defeat marked a significant low point for Manchester United, who have not experienced three consecutive home league losses since February 1979. Additionally, the club set an unwanted record by suffering five league defeats in a single calendar month, something not seen since 1962.
