Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says a stalemate at Tottenham has not dented their title hopes.

Van Gaal maintains the title is a realistic prospect as his side are improving all the time.

He said: "I said this also in the dressing room: when you cannot win such a type of matches when you are the better team against Aston Villa and also now, it's very difficult to be the champion at the end of the season.

"Still (I think we can win). We are improving every week. I was very happy with the first half."

Asked if United will be improved in 2015 after a fraught last 12 months, Van Gaal added: "Of course. Of course. Of course, we shall be better. So, watch."