Manchester City have mocked viral fan TheUnitedStrand after Manchester United failed to win their fifth consecutive Premier League match.
United drew 1-1 with West Ham at the London Stadium on Tuesday night, with Benjamin Sesko scoring a 96th-minute equaliser.
The result meant that TheUnitedStrand failed to get a haircut, having said in 2024 that he would only get his hair cut once United won five consecutive matches.
The fan, real name Frank Ilett, hosted a live stream on the controversial streaming platform Kick during the match, which attracted a peak viewership of nearly 300,000.
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Ilett's challenge has received mixed reactions from fans over time, having hit nearly 500 days since deciding he would not have a hair cut.
United legend Wayne Rooney told the 'No Tippy Tappy Football' podcast that TheUnitedStrand is 'doing my head in', adding: "I bet he'd be devastated if Man United win the fifth game, because all of a sudden he's irrelevant."
After full-time at the London Stadium, United's fierce rivals City aimed a dig at TheUnitedStrand via their official US-based account.
They posted a photo of striker Erling Haaland, alongside the caption: "Nothing wrong with growing your hair out."
TheUnitedStrand was even brought up on TNT Sports' coverage of West Ham versus United, with former Hammers striker turned pundit Michail Antonio poking fun at the viral fan over his challenge.
"They're unbeaten in five, beat Arsenal, beat Man City," Antonio said.
"Today, obviously, they would have wanted the win. Especially for that guy... I can't remember his name, but he wanted his hair cut. You ain't cutting it now!"
Ilett now must reset his haircut counter, with his next opportunity to cut his hair starting with the away trip to Everton on February 23.
They then take on Crystal Palace (home), Newcastle (away) and Aston Villa (home), before a trip to Bournemouth on March 20.
Topics: Manchester City, Manchester United, West Ham, Wayne Rooney, Michail Antonio
Ryan Smart