EPL: Ozil sparkles, Cech breaks record as Arsenal go top, Man Utd give Van Gaal respite in Chelsea 

 Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal remains on the brink after his struggling side were held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea, while Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday.

United had lost their last four previous games -- their worst run within a single season since 1961 -- and van Gaal hinted after Saturday's dismal 2-0 defeat at Stoke that he was thinking about quitting.
United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had reportedly talked the Dutchman out of resigning earlier in the month as the team's struggles intensified and it had been suggested van Gaal would either walk out or be sacked if there was no improvement against Chelsea.
Van Gaal's players, many of whom are said to be unhappy with his tactics, gave a solid enough display.
But sixth placed United, without a win in eight games in all competitions, still failed to score at home for sixth time this season -- leaving them five points off the top four and their

 manager still on borrowed time.
"Will I resign? On the contrary," van Gaal told BT Sport when quizzed on his future in a post-match interview.
"When the players can give such a performance with a lot of pressure, there is not any reason to resign for me. Maybe the media wants me to but I shall not resign."
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal rebounded from their 4-0 hammering at Southampton on Saturday with a convincing display that reaffirmed their title credentials and secured a fourth win in their last five league games.
The Gunners are one point clear of second placed Leicester, who can regain pole position if Claudio Ranieri's surprise title contenders defeat fourth placed Manchester City on Tuesday.