When Did Man Utd Last Win Five Games in a Row?

A Winning Streak Finally Within Reach

For Manchester United fans, the dream of seeing their team win five games in a row has felt like chasing a fading memory. But now, that long wait might finally be ending.

Under Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils are just two victories away from a five-game winning streak — a feat that would not only lift spirits around Old Trafford but also give loyal supporter Frank Ilett (better known as “The United Strand”) a reason to finally get his long-overdue haircut.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly reaffirmed his belief in Amorim, confirming that the Portuguese boss will stay in charge for at least the next three years, United’s form has taken a sharp upward turn. They’ve pulled off a historic away win over Liverpool — their first at Anfield since 2016 — and finally broken their Brighton hoodoo, beating the Seagulls at Old Trafford after three consecutive home defeats to them.

Just before the international break, United’s 2–0 victory over Sunderland stretched their winning streak to three matches. That result pushed them up to sixth in the Premier League table, even placing them above Liverpool — a detail that surely brought extra joy to United fans everywhere.

Interestingly, it’s been over a year since Ilett last visited a barber. His lighthearted vow to wait for a five-game winning run before cutting his hair has become something of a symbol for United’s struggles and slow rebuild. If Amorim’s men can keep their momentum going, November 8 might mark both the end of his shaggy wait and a new chapter of consistency for the club.

When Was Manchester United’s Last Five-Game Winning Run?

To find the last time Man Utd managed five wins in a row, you have to go back to the early months of Erik ten Hag’s tenure. The Dutchman’s first season was largely viewed as a success — especially considering the chaotic state the club was in during the 2021–22 campaign. Under Ten Hag, United not only won the EFL Cup but also secured a return to the Champions League.

However, the following season, 2023–24, was a different story. It became one of the club’s more turbulent years, filled with inconsistency and off-field distractions. Despite that, United still managed to end on a high note by winning the FA Cup final against Manchester City — a result that ultimately convinced the INEOS ownership group to stick with Ten Hag for a while longer.

But before that memorable Wembley triumph, there was a small but notable surge of form earlier in the season that hinted at what might have been.

The February Run That Revived Hope

That mini-revival began on January 28, 2024, in an FA Cup fourth-round clash against Newport County. The Welsh underdogs remarkably fought back to make it 2–2, but goals from Antony and Rasmus Højlund in the second half secured United’s progression with a 4–2 victory.

While that match wasn’t exactly convincing, it sparked a brief but exciting winning streak. United went on to win four straight Premier League games, with Højlund in unstoppable form — scoring in every single one.

• Wolves 3–4 Man Utd – A breathtaking finish saw Kobbie Mainoo grab a last-gasp winner.

• Man Utd 3–0 West Ham – Alejandro Garnacho netted twice as Old Trafford roared with belief again.

That run gave fans a glimpse of the free-flowing, determined Manchester United they’d been missing — and reminded everyone that momentum is everything in football.

Could Amorim’s United Go Even Further?

Looking at Amorim’s current side, there’s a growing sense that this could be the start of something bigger. The squad finally seems to be playing with confidence and tactical identity. Winning five in a row wouldn’t just be a fun stat — it would be a symbol of progress, a statement that United are edging closer to being a team that can consistently compete at the top again.

Football fans love milestones, but what they crave most is belief. And right now, belief seems to be returning to Old Trafford — one victory at a time.