The visitors tried unsuccessfully to force the issue against a home side that was eager to make an impression on the game as both sides cancelled each other out. Chelsea’s brightest performer on the night was Belgian winger Eden Hazard who returned to the starting lineup after being left out the Chelsea squad that defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at the weekend. Despite creating the majority of Chelsea’s chances and shots in the game, it was ultimately not enough to give them the needed three points.
