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Despite a summer transfer outlay in excess of £200m, they have already lost three times in the league this season and been knocked out of the EFL Cup by League Two Grimsby.

Howe stopped short of being dragged into a war of words with Rummenigge, but defended the club's outlay.

Club officials have defended the outlay, saying it provides evidence of United's determination to arrest their slump and compete for major trophies again.

Despite their significant outlay on transfers, Everton have not turned into one of the Premier League's biggest spenders.

People queuing to buy school uniforms ahead of the new term have been sharing their views on the costs involved, and what could be done by schools to make the outlay less expensive.