Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal charged by FA for comments after Cambridge United draw

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been charged by the Football Association for comments made post-match after his side's FA Cup fourth round clash with Cambridge United.

The Dutchman has been accused of comments that "allege and/or imply bias on the part of the match referee" Chris Foy following the 0-0 draw at the Abbey Stadium on Friday 23 January.

He has until 6pm on Monday 9 February 2015 to respond to the charge.

Van Gaal was critical of the pitch at Cambridge's home ground following the stalemate and highlighted the performance of Foy.

"Every aspect of a match is against us," van Gaal said post-match.

"We have to come here, the pitch isn't so good, that can influence that you can play in another style. The opponents always give a lot more than they normally give and defending is always easier than attacking.

"Then you have seen the referee – it's always the same. Everywhere I have coached these games, and I have coached them with other clubs, it's always the same."

Van Gaal's side progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Cambridge 3-0 in Tuesday's replay at Old Trafford.