Cole Palmer endured a late moment to forget as Chelsea were held to a draw by Leeds, blazing over from close range in the dying moments when it looked easier to score.
With the match nearing its end, Chelsea worked the ball into a dangerous area and the chance fell to Palmer from point-blank range. But the forward could not keep his effort down, sending it high over the crossbar and leaving team-mates stunned as a potential winner went begging.
The miss sparked an immediate reaction inside the stadium, with the opportunity coming at a stage when Chelsea were pushing for a decisive goal. Instead, the game finished level, with Palmer’s effort becoming one of the defining moments of the contest.
Chelsea were unable to find a way past Leeds late on, despite creating openings, and the dropped points will frustrate them after coming so close to snatching victory at the death.
