Leeds United squandered an opportunity to open up a six-point cushion over the Premier League's relegation places after a goalless stalemate against Brentford at Elland Road on Saturday.
Daniel Farke's struggling side has now gone four consecutive league matches without finding the net, while their run without a top-flight victory stretched to six games.
The result leaves the Whites nervously watching Sunday's fixtures.
Fellow strugglers Tottenham host Nottingham Forest, while West Ham travels to Aston Villa.
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Keith Andrews' well-organised Brentford outfit, who could have drawn level with Chelsea in sixth place, fully merited their share of the spoils.
The match was preceded by a poignant tribute to Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, two Leeds supporters who lost their lives in Istanbul 26 years ago.
The pair were fatally stabbed ahead of the club's Uefa Cup semi-final clash with Galatasaray in April 2000.
Skippers Ethan Ampadu and Nathan Collins placed wreaths pitchside before kick-off, with relatives of both victims in attendance.
Leeds United squandered an opportunity to open up a six-point cushion over the Premier League's relegation places
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A minute's applause was observed prior to the game, and further recognition came in the 26th minute, when a tribute appeared on the stadium's big screen, prompting another round of applause from supporters.
The opening 45 minutes produced little in the way of goalmouth action.
Leeds dominated possession but failed to penetrate Brentford's compact 3-5-2 formation.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin managed only a looping header backwards, while visiting keeper Caoimhin Kelleher's first meaningful involvement came when he got down smartly to collect Lukas Nmecha's strike in the 35th minute.
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Keith Andrews' well-organised Brentford outfit fully merited their share of the spoils
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Captain Nathan Collins marshalled the Bees' defence superbly throughout a forgettable opening period.
At the interval, Leeds legend Mick Jones was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the club's inaugural Heritage Cap recipient.
Jones claimed two league titles and an FA Cup during Don Revie's celebrated era in the 1970s.
The second period began with Mathias Jensen spurning Brentford's best opportunity, directing his effort wide of the post after finding space in the penalty area.
Daniel Farke's struggling side has now gone four consecutive league matches without finding the net
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Ampadu's attempt was saved comfortably by Kelleher, before home supporters grew incensed when referee Jarred Gillett dismissed penalty appeals after the ball struck Collins on the arm.
Frustrations mounted further when Kelleher received prolonged treatment on the pitch.
Substitute Ao Tanaka saw his shot blocked, and a series of corners yielded nothing as Leeds laboured without reward.
The hosts' late surge proved fruitless, leaving them anxiously awaiting results from Sunday's crucial encounters involving their relegation rivals.
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