OFFICIAL: Manchester United v Brighton|Premier League|25.11.2017|3pm

Originally Posted by Kangared

Not really, last season we had the most expensive squad ever & where did that get us. Leicester won the league with a squad that cost less than Fellaini. Spurs have finished above us & City 2 seasons running with a fraction of the spend .Money helps, but its not everything, otherwise we might as well not play any games & just dish out trophies , awards & league placings out by net wealth

It helps when you spend money on the right players and not numerous flops tbh

Originally Posted by Sparky***

It helps when you spend money on the right players and not numerous flops tbh

Yes & it helps having coaching stability. City are obviously favourites but they were almost handed the title after 7 games last season & look what happened . Long way to go & the next 3 games will give a very good indication of whether we will be in with a title shot come April. Thats what I see as contending. I get your point about budget as I think both City & Chelsea have better squads but Mourinho has bucked the odds before now.

Originally Posted by Kangared

Money helps, but its not everything, otherwise we might as well not play any games & just dish out trophies , awards & league placings out by net wealth

Weirdly there’s been a correlation in recent decades between wages and where a team finishes in the league.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

It helps when you spend money on the right players and not numerous flops tbh

It also helps when you can sign numerous flops at 50 million each and not have it slow you down.