"Ilett's challenge dominated the postmatch discourse, too, after United failed to register a fifth consecutive win which would have allowed Ilett to cut his hair for the first time in more than a year. Instead, they were held to a 1-1 draw which would have been a have been a defeat had Benjamin Sesko not scored with an exquisite flicked finish deep into added time."
"Last week, Ilett marked Day 500, his mop of hair longer than ever. If United don't manage to win five in a row in their remaining 12 games of this campaign, then the challenge will roll into next season, which begins in August. That's six more months. So, if it is to end before the 2025-26 season comes to an end, what's the best chance of doing so?"
Frank Ilett, nicknamed "The United Strand", began a haircut challenge in October 2024 to keep his hair until Manchester United win five consecutive matches. Players and pundits referenced the challenge ahead of the recent Premier League match at West Ham, prompting comments from Matheus Cunha and Paul Scholes. United drew 1-1 after Benjamin Sesko scored a late equaliser, preserving Michael Carrick's unbeaten run and leaving the club fourth in the table while maintaining Champions League qualification momentum. Ilett marked Day 500 of the challenge, and the task will extend into next season unless United string together five wins in the remaining fixtures.
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