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'The closest Man Utd are getting to a trophy' - Red Devils fans go wild for Luke Littler after 17-year-old's historic PDC World Championship win against Michael van Gerwen

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<p>Seventeen-year-old Littler, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/only-one-person-darts-sensation-boyhood-man-utd-fan-luke-littler-reveals-dream-of-meeting-cristiano-ronaldo/blt4a0c93587e85770f" target="_blank">who is a boyhood United fan</a>, created history as he became the youngest player to win the PDC World Championship, beating Netherlands' Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final. As the teenager achieved the incredible feat at London's Alexandra Palace, Red Devils supporters rejoiced on social while mocking the Premier League giants' poor run of form in the 2024-25 campaign.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>An <em>X</em> handle named <a href="https://x.com/omn1shambles/status/1875282281381949673" target="_blank">@ezra</a> wrote: "Littler is the closest United are getting to a trophy this year."</p><p>A handle named <a href="https://x.com/News_ManUtd/status/1875300609584459901" target="_blank">Man Utd News</a> wrote: "Man Utd may be rubbish but great to see one of our fans doing well. Congrats Luke Littler - world champion!!"</p><p><a href="https://x.com/ManUtdMaverick/status/1875301266261414317" target="_blank">@ManUtdMaverick</a> posted: "Luke Littler, phenomenal! What a talent. A very special player, at the top of his game in global sport... and a United fan!"</p><p>A fan named <a href="https://x.com/Markovan9/status/1875301588404990066" target="_blank">Thomas</a> wrote: "There’s only 1 thing that can stop Littler now. Becoming Man Utd manager!"</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Man_Utd_Forever/status/1875300329199432065" target="_blank">Matt</a> posted: "That is sensational. Luke Littler you little dancer."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Wayne Rooney's wife and I'm a celebrity star Coleen was in attendance at the venue to cheer for the English Darts sensation alongside her kids. On her Instagram story, she uploaded a video of her celebrating the win while cheering for the teenager alongside her kids as she wrote in the Caption: "Amazing night. Kids were buzzing! Congratulations @lukethenukelittler."</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0adeafbbeb7a906f/Screenshot_2025-01-04-14-02-01-90_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0adeafbbeb7a906f/Screenshot_2025-01-04-14-02-01-90_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0adeafbbeb7a906f/Screenshot_2025-01-04-14-02-01-90_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Coleen Rooney Luke Littler" data-source="" data-copyright="IG:@coleen_rooney" data-portal-copyright="IG:@coleen_rooney" perform:prop="uuid:blt0adeafbbeb7a906f;width:1080;height:1940"></picture><p></p>

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<p>The English giants will be back in action this Sunday as they take on league leaders and rivals Liverpool in a difficult Premier League clash at Anfield. </p>

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'The closest Man Utd are getting to a trophy' - Red Devils fans go wild for Luke Littler after 17-year-old's historic PDC World Championship win against Michael van Gerwen | Goal.com

Manchester United fans rejoiced as 17-year-old Luke Littler beat Michael van Gerwen to win the PDC World Championship.

&apos;The closest Man Utd are getting to a trophy&apos; - Red Devils fans go wild for Luke Littler after 17-year-old&apos;s historic PDC World Championship win against Michael van Gerwen