"Chelsea failed to significantly cut the gap at the top of the Premier League as they were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Defeat for leaders Arsenal earlier on Saturday had given Enzo Maresca's team the chance to pull to within six points against a Bournemouth side who had been in free-fall after four losses in five, but despite a spirited second-half showing they were left to rue the lack of a decisive final ball to cut through the hosts."
"They had been fortunate not to fall behind to an onslaught from the Cherries late in the first half, Robert Sánchez frustrating Andoni Iraola's team with an inspired showing. The days when Chelsea's goalkeeper was their weak link appear long in the past and the visitors ultimately owed their point to a man of the match display from the Spaniard, who produced a glittering showreel of saves."
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium and missed the chance to cut the gap on league leaders. Arsenal's earlier defeat had offered an opportunity to close within six points, but Chelsea lacked a decisive final ball despite an improved second-half showing. Robert Sánchez produced a string of crucial saves and earned man-of-the-match honours, keeping Chelsea in the game. Bournemouth had strong spells, including an early disallowed Semenyo goal and late first-half pressure. Defensive changes and an injury substitution for Bournemouth shaped the contest.
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