Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has denied a charge of misconduct following his criticism of referee Chris Foy.

Van Gaal was charged for his comments about Foy after United's 0-0 FA Cup fourth round draw with fourth tier minnows Cambridge United last month.

After the stalemate at the Abbey Stadium, the Dutchman said "every aspect of the match" had been "against" his team.

"You have seen the referee. It's always the same. Everywhere I have coached these games - and I have coached them also with other clubs - it's always the same," he said.

The Football Association charged van Gaal last week, saying that his comments "allege and/or imply bias on the part of the match referee and/or bring the game into disrepute".

Van Gaal, who has requested a personal hearing on a date to be confirmed, had already said he would contest the charge before the FA's announcement on Tuesday.

"Louis Van Gaal denies FA misconduct charge in relation to media comments and requests personal hearing, date to be confirmed," said the FA on Twitter.

"The Man Utd manager was charged following The FA Cup tie against Cambridge United on 23 Jan 2015. It is alleged his comments constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of the match referee and/or bring the game into disrepute."