Manchester United secured a 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford to extend their winning run to four matches, as Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes found the net…
Nigerian football star Asisat Oshoala has sparked conversation online after reacting to Manchester United Women’s latest victory with a cheeky comment linking their winning run to a viral fan challenge involving the men’s team.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year took to X (formerly Twitter) after United Women recorded their fifth straight win, playfully suggesting it could be an omen for the men’s side as they chase a similar run in the Premier League.
What Asisat Oshoala has said
Oshoala quoted a viral post from Manchester United fan account ‘TheUnitedStrand’, which tracks a supporter’s decision not to cut his hair until the men’s team win five matches in a row.
Reacting to the update, the former Bay FC forward wrote:
“United women just completed 5 in a row today, is this a sign?”
The original post came from supporter Frank Ilett, who began the challenge in October 2024. As of day 490, the men’s team have still not achieved five consecutive wins, although their current run has improved in recent weeks.
Man United vs Tottenham highlight
Manchester United took a major step forward in their push for consistency with a 2–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Spurs were reduced to ten men in the first half after Cristian Romero was shown a red card for a reckless challenge. United capitalised on the advantage when Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring before the break.
Captain Bruno Fernandes sealed the result late on with a composed finish, ensuring Michael Carrick’s side claimed another vital three points in their hunt for European qualification next season.
Can Man United secure a five-game winning streak?
With the victory over Tottenham, United have now moved closer to the elusive five-match winning run that has defined the viral hair challenge.
They are set to face West Ham next in the league, which could take them one step closer to matching the women’s team’s achievement and finally ending the long-running challenge.
While the men’s side continues to search for consistency, United Women are flying. Their recent 2–0 win over Leicester City extended their unbeaten run and showed their strong position near the top of the Women’s Super League table.
