Still, the Whites currently hold a meaty six point gap between themselves and third place Brentford, and will be confident of bouncing back with a win against Queens Park Rangers next weekend. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Hammers hunt replacement stopper
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Preston North End goalkeeper Declan Rudd, as they look to secure cover for the injured Lukasz Fabianski. (Football Insider)
2. Red Devils plot raid for Blues starlet
Manchester United are rumoured to be upping their interest in Birmingham City's teenage sensation Jude Bellingham, ahead of a possible 12.5m bid before the transfer deadline. (Daily Mirror)
3. Race heats up for Blades skipper
Derby County and Nottingham Forest have both been credited with a keen interest in Sheffield United skipper Billy Sharp, who looks like he could join the former on loan this month. (The Sun)
4. QPR cast eyes over Scottish goal machine
Queens Park Rangers are understood to have scouted Dundee United striker Lawrence Shankland last weekend, as they look to beat Celtic to the 22-goal striking sensation. (Daily Record)
5. Whites favourites to land Watford striker
Leeds United have become odds on, 1/2 favourites to land Watford's 18.5m striker Andre Gray in the January transfer window, as he continues to struggle for game time at the club. (Sky Bet)
6. Bluebirds 'keeper tipped for exit
Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has been tipped to leave the club in the near future, after he was left on the bench for the club's 0-0 draw with Swansea City on Sunday. (BBC Football)