And perhaps plan to stay open a little later than usual tonight. Today could be the day. Manchester United have the opportunity to win five successive matches but perhaps more importantly, for some at least, Frank Ilett, also known as The United Strand, may be allowed to cut his hair. Ilett posted a video on 5 October 2024 where he vowed not to cut his hair until United won five games in a row and now, 493 days later, he is one victory over relegation-threatened West Ham away from another. "It certainly won't go into the team talk," Carrick said in Monday's news conference, but, haircut or not, winning his first five games in charge would mark a significant achievement.

Source: BBC February 11, 2026 05:27 UTC