London: Brentford missed the chance to leapfrog Chelsea into the Premier League’s top six after being held to a 0-0 draw by west London rivals Fulham on Saturday.
The Bees could have climbed to within two points of the Champions League places as they aim to qualify for Europe for the first time.
But they only really threatened to make the breakthrough in a frantic finale as Dango Ouattara’s effort was brilliantly saved by Bernd Leno.
A point does little for Fulham’s own European ambitions as they remain three points behind their opponents, down in 12th.
Brentford move level on points with sixth-placed Chelsea, who host Manchester United later on Saturday, but remain behind the Blues on goal difference.
Keith Andrews’ side are now six games unbeaten in the Premier League, but five consecutive draws has stalled their charge for an unlikely place in the Champions League. —AFP
