Chelsea Loses The Opportunity To Taste The Peak Of The Standings For A Moment

JAKARTA - Chelsea missed the opportunity to taste the top of the Premier League standings for a moment because they only drew 0-0 against Everton at Goodison Park, Sunday, December 22, 2024, WIB night.

The match, which was filled with strong winds, actually went on fiercely. Chelsea got a golden opportunity through Nicolas Jackson, but his header from close range was thwarted by Jordan Pickford.

Everton also had a good chance to score through Jack Harrison's action. However, Robert Sanchez also performed brilliantly under the Chelsea crossbar to thwart the opportunity.

Not to mention the efforts of Iliman Ndiaye who was blocked by the Blues defender, Tosin Adarbioyo. The result made Everton's clean-sheet record five times in six matches.

Meanwhile, one point made Chelsea fail to feel like they were the leader of the league standings for a moment.

If they could win that night, Enzo Maresca's men would have 37 points and lead the standings, one point ahead of Liverpool who played the next two and a half hours.

At least, the Blues had dominated the standings even though it was a matter of hours because the Reds took over again thanks to a win against Tottenham Hotspur 6-3.

Chelsea are now in second place with 35 points, four points behind Liverpool who have one game left more.

The result stopped Chelsea's eight consecutive wins in all competitions, making five consecutive wins in the Premier League this season.

The failure to win was caused by at least the Blues' chances by only packing five shots on target, most of which were weak.

"It was very difficult. Everton was one of the best teams in keeping clean-sheets. We were one of the best in scoring goals."

"The first half was very difficult due to the weather, but we showed fighting spirit. We had a good and confident pace. We will continue to move forward," Chelsea defender Tosin Adarbioyo said.

Next, Chelsea will host Fulham, the day after Christmas, to be precise on December 26, 2024, WIB night.