Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea at Old Trafford, but delivered a somewhat improved performance for their beleaguered boss Louis van Gaal.
There was talk before the game that the Dutchman may hand in his resignation following a disastrous run of results, but the team certainly looked like they were still playing for the manager.
The hosts made a bright start which had supporters off their seats…
Blimey! Fast paced, aggressive football sustained for 20 minutes now. Says a lot that I'm almost shocked by this!
— Doc (@Doc_Joshi) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/jayjaffa/status/681533865849151488
And there was none of the fear they exhibited at Stoke
Not much sign of the fear that Van Gaal said he was incapable of removing from his team. Pace and energy in #mufc. 25 mins 0-0 #cfc
— Ian Herbert (@ianherbs) December 28, 2015
Even Wayne Rooney was playing well!
https://twitter.com/grahamruthven/status/681533657467727872
Chelsea’s so bad that Rooney’s looking good.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) December 28, 2015
United came out of the traps quicker in the second half, and Ander Herrera brought a brilliant save out of Thibaut Courtois…
56' – Incredible! Courtois makes a point-blank save to stop Herrera giving United the lead from Martial's cross. #mufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 28, 2015
These 2 sides may be ordinary, but these 2 keepers are extraordinary!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 28, 2015
Before Nemanja Matic missed Chelsea’s best chance when through on goal…
https://twitter.com/jayjaffa/status/681547560855670784
Matic that was worse than anything I've seen Soldado do in his Tottenham career
— Simply (@Simply_Spurs) December 28, 2015
In the end it finished 0-0, with everyone now wondering what the future holds for Van Gaal
We were the better side by a long stretch and still couldn't score. General performance much better but 2 shots on target is woeful.
— Doc (@Doc_Joshi) December 28, 2015
Only the first 25 minutes when #mufc showed a threat tonight. One goal in their last four home matches FT 0-0
— Ian Herbert (@ianherbs) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/PeteHall86/status/681555631053082625
