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Manchester United fans blame David De Gea’s hair for Everton result: 'He looks like Colonel Sponsz from Tintin!'

Remember that moment David Beckham revealed his shaved head in 2000 and the world went into meltdown? The flowing blond locks were reduced to nothingness on top of the former Manchester United star's head.

Well David De Gea's newest sharp trim caused quite a stir of its own, and it was not good news for the United stopper.

The Spaniard revealed his cut in United's 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday night and it did not take long for the Twitter world to chime in with their opinions and comparisons.

David De Gea donned his new haircut as Manchester United took on Everton at Old Trafford
David De Gea donned his new haircut as Manchester United took on Everton at Old Trafford
De Gea conceded in the 22nd minute in the Premier League clash
The United stopper took some criticism on Twitter for the sharp new trim
The United stopper took some criticism on Twitter for the sharp new trim

The haircut, which was shaved closely on the sides with a bouffant-like quiff on top, was the talk of social media during the opening exchanges in the clash.