Van Gaal faces criticism over long ball dossier

Allardyce labelled Van Gaal's side as "long-ball United" following Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Upton Park.

That prompted a reaction from the Dutchman, who produced a dossier ahead of Wednesday's match with Burnley claiming that Allardyce's assertion was incorrect and that it was West Ham who had a higher percentage of long balls.

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