MONDAY SUMMARY. ARSENAL GO TOP, VAN GAAL SAYS "NO REASON TO RESIGN"

A sublime display from Mesut Ozil was the key for Arsenal as they overcame Bournemouth 2-0, assuring the top spot in the Premier League for at least 24 hours.

Arsene Wenger's side had passed up the chance to claim top spot when Southampton thrashed them 4-0 on Saturday and they were tentative during the early exchanges this time around at Emirates Stadium.
But recalled centre-back Gabriel scored his first Arsenal goal to settle the nerves after 27 minutes.
That came from an Ozil corner, the playmaker's 16th assist in the Premier League this term, and he soon took his club goal tally to five for the season as well with a wonderfully taken second after the hour.
The home side could not add further gloss to a scoreline that ended Bournemouth’s impressive six-match unbeaten run but, unless Leicester City beat Manchester City on Tuesday night, Arsenal will lead the way at the mid point of a thrillingly unpredictable title race.

At Old Trafford, you could say Van Gaal's job was saved for the moment as Manchester United put up a much better display against Chelsea. United dominated the game by possession and chances created, while some say it was a contest between the two goal keepers who pulled up world class saves to ensure their sides keep clean sheets. Asked after the match how true the rumors were that he may be considering resignation, Van gaal said he has no reason to resign as the team and everyone at the club are giving him their full support.

West ham came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at Upton park.
Leicester will be at home to Man City tomorrow, kick off 8.45pm, while Liverpool will visit the stadium of light to face Sunderland on Wednesday.
EPL TABLE AT THE MOMENT

							Pos Club Pld Pts 1 Arsenal 19 39 2 Leicester 18 38 3 Spurs 19 35 4 Man City 18 35 5 Crystal Palace 19 31 6 Man Utd 19 30 7 West Ham 19 29 8 Watford 19 29 9 Stoke 19 29 10 Liverpool 18 27 11 Everton 19 26 12 Southampton 19 24 13 West Brom 19 23 14 Chelsea 19 20 15 Norwich 19 20 16 Bournemouth 19 20 17 Swansea 19 19 18 Newcastle 19 17 19 Sunderland 18 12 20 Aston Villa 19 8