London - Chelsea, Liverpool and champions Manchester United were all left to rue missed opportunities on Saturday after they were each held to goalless draws.
Chelsea, top on goal difference, could not find a way past Newcastle United while second-placed Liverpool were frustrated by a stubborn Fulham side at Anfield and United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa.
Chelsea and Liverpool remain tied on points at the top, eight points clear of United, who have a game in hand. Villa climbed into fourth above Arsenal, who were humbled
3-0 at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari looked frustrated on the sidelines at Stamford Bridge as his side failed to break through a stout Newcastle defence.