Leadnaija
Chelsea’s hopes of moving to the top of the Premier League were dashed as they were held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.
A win for Chelsea, combined with a loss for Liverpool against Tottenham, would have seen them crowned league leaders on Christmas Day. However, despite the potential opportunity, Chelsea struggled to break down an organized Everton side…CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The match unfolded in chilly, gusty conditions, with few clear-cut chances. Chelsea’s forward, Nicolas Jackson, came closest to scoring with two first-half opportunities.
The first was a sharp save from Everton’s goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, while the second saw Jackson’s header crash against the post from close range.
Despite their dominance in possession, Chelsea failed to create further openings.
Everton, meanwhile, seemed content to frustrate Chelsea, and after the break, neither side looked capable of producing a winner.
The result was the end of Chelsea’s eight-match winning streak and extended Everton’s unbeaten run at home to six matches.
The stalemate left Chelsea with a sense of missed opportunity, as they now sit in a tense battle for the top spots, while Everton will be satisfied with a hard-earned point.
Manchester United on the other hand suffered a 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
Here is the Current Standings;
