Chelsea missed out on the chance to draw level on points with Manchester United in second, having being held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.
The Blues created the better of the chances, particularly in the opening quarter of the match when Phil Jagielka produced two blocks on the line.
Another effort was stopped from a yard out in the second half and Ashley Williams headed against his own crossbar, but the Toffees held on for a point.
Relive how the 90 minutes of action unfolded with Sports Mole's live text coverage below.
STARTING XI: Pickford; Kenny, Keane, Jagielka, Martina; Gueye, Schneiderlin, Davies; Lennon, Sigurdsson, Calvert-Lewin
SUBS: Williams, Bolasie, Sandro, Niasse, Holgate, Robles, Baningime
STARTING XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso; Willian, Hazard, Pedro
SUBS: Caballero, Cahill, Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Fabregas, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi
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Sam Allardyce: "My first aim is to make sure we secure a top-half finish. If, by the end of February, we are doing better than that we can push for more. We are not out of trouble completely but we are in a very good position."
Antonio Conte: "If there's the possibility to improve the squad numerically it would be a good choice. I'm ready to continue to play with all these players. They are showing me great commitment, great behaviours. At the same time, if there is the possibility to improve our squad, I think the club will try to do this."
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EVERTON SUBS: Williams, Bolasie, Sandro, Niasse, Holgate, Robles, Baningime
CHELSEA SUBS: Caballero, Cahill, Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Fabregas, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi
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