Manchester United News: Van Gaal Criticises Tight 'Christmas' Schedule Following 0-0 Draw At White Hart Lane

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal criticised the Premier League's practice of scheduling three matches in the span of ten days during Christmas time, following a 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

The Red Devils were only given less than two days to prepare for Tottenham after they convincingly won against Newcastle United on Friday.

The Dutchman had much to complain about as key men Angel di Maria, Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera, and Marcos Rojo were unavailable for different reasons, while claiming that fatigue has sucked the life out of his regular starters.

"We had to play a match within 48 hours [of the last one] -- the body is not recovered and I don't have the possibility to change because we do not have the fittest players in the world," Van Gaal said after the match.

"It's scientifically proven that the body cannot recover within 48 hours. When, as an FA, you allow [teams] to play matches, you see what it's like. The second half was much different to the first half and not only for Manchester United -- also for Tottenham Hotspur."

"I think Tottenham Hotspur can play much better than today, and I also think my team could have played much better in the second half. My colleague [Mauricio] Pochettino changed three [four] players. It's not for nothing."

However, Pochettino did not share the same view as Van Gaal's, stating that both squads are on equal footing as far as recovery is concerned.

"The condition was the same for both teams," said the Spurs overseer.

"We never complain about when the opponent has the same condition as you."

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