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Manchester United fan Frank Ilett, also known as The United Strand, has spoken out after seeing his dreams of a long-awaited haircut ended by Tuesday's 1-1 draw with West Ham United. Ilett vowed in October 2024 not to cut his hair until Manchester United won five games in a row and was on the brink of a trip to the barbers until the struggling Hammers ended the Red Devils' four-match winning streak.

Michael Carrick's perfect start as Manchester United boss skidded to a halt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham but a 96th minute equaliser from Benjamin Sesko ensured his unbeaten run continued. United met their match against Carrick's boyhood club as Nuno Espirito Santo produced a tactical plan which stifled the visitors and Tomas Soucek gave the Hammers the lead in the second half.

How to watch the Premier League match between West Ham and Manchester United, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick appears to have rejected the prospect of the Red Devils travelling to the Middle East for a lucrative mid-season friendly, per a new report. The Red Devils had held tentative talks over plans to travel, after previous manager Ruben Amorim had revealed his willingness, but the plans have instead been "put on the backburner".

A former Manchester United midfielder believes the club would be mad to not make Michael Carrick manager on a permanent basis following his incredible start to the job since succeeding Ruben Amorim - unless they can lure one of two Champions League-winning coaches to Old Trafford. Carrick has won all four of his matches since being named United boss for the remainder of the season in January.

Michael Carrick has spoken about Manchester United fan Frank Ilett ahead of Tuesday's game against West Ham, where a Red Devils win will allow the long-suffering supporter to get his first haircut in 28 months. Ilett went viral for pledging in 2024 to not get a haircut until United won five consecutive games, a feat they are on the verge of finally pulling off.

Social media sensation The United Strand, has confirmed that he will record himself watching Manchester United’s game against West Ham on Tuesday. The Red Devils fan, whose real name is Frank Ilett, has not cut his hair in almost 500 days after making a vow to not until the club he supports win five consecutive competitive matches – a feat that could be achieved against the Hammers.

Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella was ambushed again by West Ham star Adama Traore after their fracas during the London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish pair appeared on a chat show in their native country and an awkward reunion followed.

Will West Ham get the better of GOAL's Front Three? We sent Yani 'Big Yarns' Ourabah to east London to battle Hammers stars Crysencio Summerville and Jean-Clair Todibo in a series of football quiz challenges. Win against BOTH the winger and centre-back for the chance to meet captain Jarrod Bowen in the final! See how Yani gets on by clicking the play button above ⬆️

The Football Association (FA) has formally charged both Chelsea and West Ham following a chaotic conclusion to Saturday’s London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ nail-biting 3-2 victory descended into mayhem during stoppage time, resulting in a red card for Jean-Clair Todibo after he was caught grabbing an opponent by the throat. Both clubs now face significant fines for failing to control their players during the ugly scenes that marred a thrilling contest.

442oons looks back at Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and West Ham and the stoppage-time skirmish that saw Adama Traore clash with both Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro. Will the Blues left-back survive? And how will the Brazilian striker deal with a raging Adama? Find out by watching the clip above!

Axel Disasi has finally brought his Stamford Bridge purgatory to a close by securing a dramatic deadline day switch to West Ham. The French defender, the last remaining high-profile member of the infamous 'bomb squad' created during the Enzo Maresca era, has moved across London on a straight loan deal for the remainder of the campaign after a frantic race against the clock.

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it clear that he wants to join a stronger side.