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Newcastle tipped to win Premier League BEFORE Man Utd as Red Devils slammed for caring more about money than glory
NEWCASTLE will win a Premier League title BEFORE Manchester United because they will pay whatever it takes to win, claims Jason Cundy.
The pundit accused the United board of being tight in the transfer market, suggesting that has held them back in recent years.
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And former Chelsea and Tottenham winger Cundy expects Newcastle to follow the pattern of spending of Chelsea and Manchester City following their takeovers.
He also praised Toon's recruitment in January, with Eddie Howe's side already having an immediate impact by helping the team escape the relegation zone.
Cundy told : "I’d probably go Newcastle. I think I would.
“Look at what Man City have done with their millions, look at what Chelsea have done with their millions.
“Neither of those clubs are in it to make money. Chelsea and Man City's models are about glory, not pound notes.
“Manchester United, right now, their priority isn't necessarily [glory], it’s about pound notes.
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“Newcastle will spend whatever they like. Manchester United, under the Glazers, have been known to watch their pennies.
“It’s all about recruitment and Newcastle’s, in this situation, has been superb.”
January signing Kieran Trippier has already scored two free-kicks for the Magpies and Chris Wood's introduction has led to six goals in four games, though the Kiwi is yet to get off the mark for his new club.
But Howe has transformed the team since Bruce's reign and Newcastle are now looking up the table rather than worrying about teams below them.
And with investment set to be increased in the summer expectations will be high around St James' Park - meanwhile United are likely to finish this season without a trophy yet again.
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