Brentford and Chelsea play out stalemate
Brentford hold Chelsea to a goalless draw as Chelsea's winless away run continues.
Cole Palmer was left on the bench for almost an hour as fourth-placed Chelsea's winless run on the road continued with a 0-0 draw at Brentford.
Blues boss Enzo Maresca raised eyebrows by dropping England forward Palmer despite his side's battle to qualify for the Champions League.
Chelsea have a UEFA Conference League quarter-final trip to Legia Warsaw on Thursday, but Maresca's priorities were questioned following the Blues' insipid display.
Chelsea will be knocked out of fourth place if fifth-placed Manchester City win at Manchester United in Sunday's late game.