Chelsea may have kept their second successive clean sheet under new boss Rafael Bentiez but a performance that only earned a 0-0 draw with local rivals Fulham will not help him win over Blues' fans.
Fulham should have claimed west London bragging rights at Stamford Bridge but John Arne Riise fluffed a second-half chance as Chelsea looked laboured in attack, despite dominating possession.
Fernando Torres, chairman Roman Abramovich's £50million folly, continued his goal drought as he passed 10 hours without scoring.
In a contrast to Sunday's booing of Benitez, the Stamford Bridge crowd decided to stage a silent protest, with the atmosphere taking on an eerie quality.
Indeed, the only incident of note in the opening 20 minutes came when Chelsea fans chanted former boss Roberto Di Matteo's name as the clock ticked past the 16-minute mark - the Italian's squad number.
For the rest of the half, Fulham kept Chelsea at bay quite easily and Torres' powderpuff shot was all the Blues had to show for their efforts.
In the second half, Fulham should have scored in the 54th minute but Riise scuffed his shot wide at the back post.
The Norwegian left-back then brought a smart save from Petr Cech as Chelsea managed to hang on for a point.
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