Manchester United host Chelsea in what could be a make or mar match for Van Gaal. The Dutchman is under intense pressure after his team's woeful recent performances.
A defeat to rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford in the last match of the year could also be Van Gaal's last match as United manager.
Redlyunited looks at the history and match facts relating to the tie.
Five players have been sent off in the last six Premier League matches between Manchester United and Chelsea.
Chelsea haven’t won a league game away from home since August.
Since the Premier League began, 29 points(this season) is United’s lowest points total after 18 games.
United haven’t lost 5 consecutive games in a season since 1936.
Wayne Rooney has scored six goals in his last 11 Premier League starts against Chelsea.
Manchester United have kept a clean sheet in their final Premier League game of 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons respectively.
Manchester United have lost 4 (their last four) competitive games in a row within a single season for the first time since Oct-Nov 1961.
Manchester United have won just 1 of their last 10 games against Chelsea.
United have the Premier League ’s best defensive home record, conceding just three goals and keeping six clean sheets this season.
United have averaged just 1.22 goals per game in the league this season, their lowest average in a league campaign since the1989-90 season.
The last three Premier League meetings between both sides at Old Trafford have produced only three goals.
Chelsea have defeated Manchester United in the Premier League more than any other team.(16 in total).
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last five top- flight meetings with United. (W3 D2).
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has won his last three competitive meetings with Louis van Gaal.
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