Thomas Tuchel now has 12 games unbeaten since he was named coach, but his team was pushed to Elland Road on Saturday.
A 0-0 draw reflects a lot of performance, leaving Chelsea in fourth place and two points behind third-placed Leicester City, who have a game in hand. If West Ham, Everton and Tottenham win their two games in hand, the Blues could drop to seventh place.
Leeds saw a Tyler Roberts first-half effort ruled out for offside and Chelsea came close thanks to a mess at Leeds defense, Luke Ayling hit a compensation to teammate Diego Llorente with the ball turning towards the hosts goal and hitting the bar.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy did well to tip a Roberts shot against the bar and had to be on alert several times after the break.
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James Robson on Elland Road
After the recent results, Chelsea may feel it was a missed opportunity. The players are disappointed with the pitch.
They had their chances to take all three points and move up to third, but today only the vanguard was missing.
94 minutes: A frustrating afternoon for Tuchel & Co. Lots of possession, but the front line couldn’t click.
The four best hopes make a hit.
91 minutes: Werner tries a snapshot in the area, but it is easily blocked.
89 minutes: Three minutes added. Chelsea have not done enough today.
84 min: Tuchel to Chilwell: “Cold: Play More Seriously.”
79 minutes: The sub is replaced when Rodrigo goes off! Click above.
Chelsea changed Mount for Hudson-Odoi for the last 10 minutes.
Opportunity!
78 minutes: Rodrigo sends a free-headed head straight to Mendy.
77 minutes: Mouth to mouth for Chelsea, as Llorente’s shot deflects James and overtook the crossbar.
That could have gone anyway.
75 minutes: In the last 15 minutes, it’s a little more wacky. Bielsa will not stop shouting.
Save
72 minutes: Rudiger denied with a fantastic effort a stop from Meslier even better. The defender from a distance.