The Blues were left to rue the lack of a decisive final ball to cut through the hosts.

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 Sanchez frustrating Andoni Iraola’s team with an inspired showing.

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