Manchester United v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - Old Trafford - 28/12/15 Manchester United's Ander Herrera looks dejected after missing a chance to score (Reuters)
Manchester United delivered an improved performance for beleaguered manager Louis van Gaal but couldn't cure its scoring woes in a 0-0 draw against Chelsea that left his team five points off the Champions League positions on Monday.
Van Gaal raised the prospect of quitting at the weekend and this stalemate — United's sixth 0-0 since Oct. 25 — leaves his position precarious, with the 20-time English champions now winless in eight games in all competitions.
But there's no doubt United played for its manager, with Juan Mata and Anthony Martial striking shots against the goal frame in the first half and both Ander Herrera and Wayne Rooney missing close-range chances after the break.
United stayed sixth, while Chelsea is only three points above the relegation zone in a woeful title defense.
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