Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has fired a warning to the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea, making it clear a top-four finish is not enough for the Red Devils this season.
United currently sit seventh in the Premier League standings, nine points behind the top-four, and face a stern challenge if they are to secure a return to the Champions League next season.
With Liverpool and Manchester City being so dominant in the Premier League, the importance of success in other competitions has been increased for the rest of the established big-six and United are no different.
While securing a return to Europe's elite competition is a priority, Rashford has also warned the club's rivals that they are also eyeing silverware - with United still fighting in the Carabao Cup and Europa League, as they await next month's FA Cup third-round draw.
"I think it's been 18 months since we won our last trophy so it's been a while. If we come out of this season in the top four but without a trophy, I wouldn't be happy," he told Sky Sports .
"If we manage to get some trophies and get ourselves into the top four then, of course, it has been a successful season.
"For me, it is just about putting markers down for what we can do in the future because we know that this period is not going to change overnight, Ole's not going to get what he wants overnight.
"We have to bide our time and just be patient, as long as we keep working hard and believe in what we are doing - which I think the team do 100 per cent - then I think we will be fine."
