PL on Citi: Chelsea’s Champions League dreams dealt another blow after goalless draw against Brentford

Chelsea’s pursuit of Champions League football hit another hurdle after a goalless draw against Brentford, marking their eighth consecutive away match without a win.

The Blues struggled to break through Brentford’s organized defense, with Noni Madueke’s tame first-half shot being their only clear chance before the break.

Substitutes Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson added some attacking spark in the second half, but the visitors failed to convert their dominance into goals.

Brentford also posed late threats, with Robert Sanchez making a crucial save from Bryan Mbeumo and Sepp van den Berg narrowly missing a header.

Palmer nearly snatched a winner in stoppage time, but his curling effort sailed just over the bar. With crucial points dropped, Chelsea’s grip on a top-four finish continues to slip as the season tightens.