Overview
- An Antoine Semenyo finish was ruled out after VAR determined Evanilson was offside in the build-up.
- Cole Palmer made his first Premier League start since September 20 but was withdrawn just before the hour without a major impact.
- Alejandro Garnacho struck the post with a header, while Robert Sánchez and Đorđe Petrović produced key saves at both ends.
- Andoni Iraola made four changes with Marcos Senesi returning from suspension before later departing injured.
- Chelsea stayed fourth in the Premier League as Bournemouth moved up to 13th.