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Mar 1, 2014 at 3pm UK
 
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Half-Time Report: Fulham holding Chelsea

Bottom-of-the-table Fulham hold table-topping Chelsea to a goalless first half in their Premier League West London derby.

Bottom club Fulham are holding top-of-the-table Chelsea at the break in their Premier League West London derby.

Scott Parker of Fulham holds off Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on March 1, 2014© Getty Images

Struggling Fulham started well and had an opening inside the first five minutes. Pajtim Kasami showed good strength to fend off Branislav Ivanovic before curling over a cross for Clint Dempsey, but the American couldn't get a good touch on the header.

Ten minutes later Chelsea were almost gifted the first goal when Maarten Stekelenburg's clearance was charged down by Fernando Torres. The Spaniard collected the loose ball but couldn't beat Stekelenburg, who got back to save.

Soon after, Fulham lost towering centre-back Brede Hangeland to a head injury, with Dan Burn taking his place in defence.

Chances were few and far between in the remainder of the opening 45 minutes, with Torres again denied by Stekelenburg just before the interval.

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