Lively Brentford earned a point at home against powerful neighbours Chelsea on Wednesday, ending the visitors' four-game Premier League winning run in a goalless London derby with plenty of enterprise but few chances.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney, bidding for inclusion in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad, kept the Chelsea defence busy and had a good opportunity in the ninth minute, forcing Kepa Arrizabalaga into a leaping save to tip the ball over.
Winger Bryan Mbeumo should have put Brentford ahead early in the second half but his point-blank shot went straight to the in-form Chelsea keeper. At the other end the visitors' attacking efforts were limited and lukewarm. David Raya saved a skidding shot from Cesar Azpilicueta in the first half and batted away an on-target effort from Kai Havertz in the 69th minute.
Graham Potter's side finished strongly, substitute Christian Pulisic forcing Raya into a stinging save in the last five minutes, but Brentford held on for the draw.
