Everton boss Sam Allardyce insists the level of spending by Manchester City should not be ignored as a factor in their success this season.
The Toffees take on the runaway Premier League leaders on Saturday - live on talkSPORT - with City manager Pep Guardiola receiving plaudits for getting results with style.
Allardyce was asked what the difference was for City between last season and this season, and whether Guardiola had learned from last season's experience or the players had learned from him.
He joked: "And £350million - that will have a bit to do with it!