Bruno Fernandes’ reply when asked about the Manchester United fan who is now just one win away from getting his haircut is gold. The Red Devils continued their perfect start to life under interim manager Michael Carrick on Saturday afternoon with a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham, courtesy of goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Fernandes.
That victory brings United to four successive wins on the bounce, their best run since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. As a result, they sit comfortably in fourth in the Premier League table, now just three points off their noisy neighbours Manchester City in third.
Perhaps more importantly for Frank Illet – better known by his online alias “The United Strand” – it means he is just one Man United win away from his first trip to a barber in over 1,000 days. The viral supporter has grown to considerable prominence online for refusing to cut his hair until his team win five matches in a row, and that long-awaited moment suddenly feels very close.
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Man Utd extended their winning run to four matches following a 2-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.
The Man United captain is in the form of his life at the moment, having now scored six goals and registered 12 assists in 22 Premier League appearances this season.
His response to a question about whether the viral Man United fan can think about booking his hair appointment proves that the last thing he’s thinking about is matters away from the pitch as he continues to block the outside noise, even if negativity from the start of the season has given away to a surge of optimism. He said (watch below):
“No, no. I need to book for myself. I don’t really look to see if other people need to go to the hairdresser or not. It’s not really important for me.”
His comments have gone down a treat among sections of the United fanbase who have grown tired of the attention Illet’s viral trend has drawn away from more important matters.
Although United’s focus will be solely on continuing to win in pursuit of a return to Champions League football next season, there is also plenty of anticipation around that potential fifth win in a row – not only to finally get Frank’s haircut appointment booked, but for others to see the viral trend put to bed once and for all.
The Red Devils have an opportunity to do just that when they travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Tuesday night. On paper, a match against the 18th-placed side looks straightforward for a team that has beaten Manchester City and Arsenal in recent weeks. However, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have won three of their previous four fixtures, suggesting it could prove more difficult than many expect.
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There is a lot of excitement in N17 at present with Tottenham splashing the cash for Roberto De Zerbi.
Following back-to-back 17th place finishes, Spurs are spending big as they look to get back to their previous heights towards the top of the Premier League table.
Signing Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers to bolster their squad, last month the club also completed the £52m signing of centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are now set to follow for £85m and £100m respectively after Tottenham struck agreements with West Ham and Newcastle United for the midfielders.
Much more still needs to be done in improving De Zerbi’s squad, with attacking players required after the club’s struggles in the final third last season.
One position Tottenham need to address is on the left of their attack after failing to replace Son Heung-min following his switch to LAFC last August.
According to The Independent, Bournemouth ace Eli Junior Kroupi tops a three-player shortlist for that position.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen, with the Cherries looking to receive over £80m if they decide to cash in on their highly-rated attacker.
The report states that Rafael Leao has been broached as an option in informal discussions with his club AC Milan, while there is a possibility that they once again move for Manchester City winger Savinho.
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In terms of Leao, he would be another statement signing if Tottenham can agree on a deal with Milan for ‘one of the best wingers in Europe’.
Mainly operating from the left but also capable of playing centrally, the Portugal international has contributed regularly for the Rossoneri with 80 goals and 65 assists in 291 games for the Italian giants.
After already agreeing on transfers for Fernandes and Tonali, a move for Leao would be a real signal of intent from Tottenham that they really do mean business in the transfer market after their recent Premier League woes.
Tottenham desperately need to improve in the final third if they are to climb the Premier League table.
Last season, Richarlison finished top goalscorer in all competitions with 12 goals, and it was defensive players Joao Palhinha, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero who were next in line in the charts.
Dominic Solanke could only manage six goals in an injury-hit campaign, with Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani both contributing five and Mathys Tel chipping in with four.
Given the need for goals, Leao could more than play his part after hitting double figures for Milan in each of his last five seasons at the San Siro.
Following the club’s desire to improve their midfield with the additions of Fernandes and Tonali, Tottenham now need to do likewise in attack if they are to make big strides under De Zerbi.
Djed Spence has been a frequent starter in England’s World Cup campaign, especially since being the only available right back following a Reece James injury.
The Spurs fullback has stood out on the pitch, not just for his performances, but also for the protective face mask that he’s been wearing throughout the tournament. It’s a look that naturally sparks curiosity.
Here is the reason why Spence has been wearing the protective mask.
Spence’s face mask is the result of a minor facial fracture sustained in the weeks leading up to the tournament. The 25-year-old was involved in an aerial duel with Chelsea striker Liam Delap, whose elbow clashed with Spence, although he was able to continue through until the end of that particular game.
Spence took to social media following the game to complain about the challenge with Delap, perhaps unhappy with the Chelsea striker’s aggressive antics resulting in Spence breaking his jaw.
Just five days later, Spence took to the field for Tottenham wearing the face mask, as Spurs secured their Premier League safety on the final day of the season with a win against Everton.
A broken jaw can normally take three months to heal, and with Spence wanting to feature in the World Cup, he opted to wear the custom-fitted jaw guard throughout the competition, as well as in training sessions.
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Spence told the BBC: “It is a little bit uncomfortable, but it is what it is. I have a broken jaw, so I have to wear it throughout the tournament. It is something I will have to get used to. It will be three months until it is fully healed, so it is a long time. It was painful, but luckily I play football with my feet and not my jaw.”
“It was a crazy challenge, but it is in the past now. I’ve just got to focus on this tournament now.”
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The mask’s primary function is simple: to offer protection. It shields the affected area from direct blows, accidental elbows, and the kind of incidental contact that can occur during high-tempo matches.
It also offers Spence psychological support, as he might have been hesitant to go into duels without a protective mask, but the guard now reassures him to commit fully. The moulded fit also keeps the affected area stable, reducing the risk of sudden pressure or movement that could worsen the fracture.
It also, of course, means Spence can still play, as without the mask he might have been forced to miss the tournament entirely.
Whilst the mask can feel unfamiliar at first, it shouldn’t affect Spence’s game, and he will be able to adapt quickly. Spence’s performances so far haven’t shown that this new mask is affecting him, putting in consistent performances in the place of injured Reece James, and it leaves Thomas Tuchel with a selection headache for when he has a fully fit right-hand side operating again.
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