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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo recognized the challenging conditions and commended his team's spirit.
Super Eagles-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo was worried about Chelsea's performance against Everton
Chelsea missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the Premier League table after being held to a 0-0 draw by a resolute Everton side at a windswept Goodison Park on Sunday.
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The Blues created several scoring opportunities but could not break down Everton's defense, which recorded a fifth clean sheet in six games.
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Both sides had chances to win the game but didn't take them. Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson came close to scoring with a close-range header that struck the post.
Jackson was also denied by an excellent point-blank save from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo acknowledged the difficult conditions and praised his team's spirit.
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"It was very difficult. Everton are one of the best teams at keeping clean sheets and we are one of the best at scoring.
"The first half was very difficult with the weather but we showed fighting spirit. We are having a good run and are full of confidence. We will keep on pushing," he said via Reuters.
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The draw leaves Chelsea in second place with 35 points, one point behind league leaders Liverpool. However, Arne Slot's team have two games in hand.
Everton's point lifts them to 15th on the table with 16 points from 16 games, providing some breathing room above the relegation zone.
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