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Erik ten Hag has warned Saudi-owned Newcastle United that money is no guarantee to breaking into the top four.
Manchester United start a run of three Premier League games in six days at St James’ Park on Sunday with Champions League places up for grabs.
Ten Hag’s men comfortably won the Carabao Cup final 2-0 against Newcastle at Wembley in February and the Manchester United manager is certain that sustained success is down to more than going to the chequebook.
‘Money is one thing but another is strategy,’ he said. ‘When I was at Ajax. we had a low budget in comparison to many clubs in the Champions League and still won the group, went to the semi-final and were close to the final. So it's possible to beat teams with higher budgets.
‘We are going in the direction. I think we are building a base this season but have to progress. We are setting higher demands and standards for our players every time.’
Erik ten Hag has offered Newcastle warning prior to their meeting at St James' Park on Sunday
The Man United coach suggested that Newcastle cannot simply rely on money for success
Newcastle have spent £300million on the likes of Alexander Isak,
