Manchester United have moved to assure supporters that the club remain committed to "competing for trophies at the highest level" and success on the pitch comes before making money.
United, who lost 2-0 to West Ham on Sunday, won the last of their 20 league titles in 2013 and in the subsequent six seasons have been criticised for the way they have balanced commercial success with building a team capable of challenging for top honours.
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