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

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Seventeen-year-old Littler, who is a boyhood United fan, 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.

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An handle named @ezra wrote: "Littler is the closest United are getting to a trophy this year."

A handle named Man Utd News wrote: "Man Utd may be rubbish but great to see one of our fans doing well. Congrats Luke Littler – world champion!!"

@ManUtdMaverick posted: "Luke Littler, phenomenal! What a talent. A very special player, at the top of his game in global sport… and a United fan!"

A fan named Thomas wrote: "There’s only 1 thing that can stop Littler now. Becoming Man Utd manager!"

Matt posted: "That is sensational. Luke Littler you little dancer."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

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."

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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.