Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against Everton at Goodison Park.
With a victory, they could have moved to first place on Christmas Day, depending on Liverpool’s result against Tottenham, but their title hopes were stalled by a lackluster performance.
Nicolas Jackson had two key chances in the first half, one was saved by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, while the other, a header from close range, hit the post.
Despite dominating possession, Chelsea couldn’t break down Everton’s defense.
In the second half, Everton came closest to scoring with Jack Harrison’s shot saved by Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez and Iliman Ndiaye’s shot blocked in a goalmouth scramble.
Everton extended their unbeaten home run to six matches, largely thanks to their solid defensive organization while Chelsea’s eight-match winning streak came to an end.
Pickford played a crucial role, saving a close-range effort from Jackson and surviving a reckless charge on Malo Gusto, which could have led to a penalty.
While Chelsea failed to capitalize on the opportunity to move to the top, Everton secured a well-deserved point in their last game before the Christmas break.
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