Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler paraded his PDC World Championship trophy at Old Trafford on Sunday, but witnessed his beloved Manchester United suffer a 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
The 17-year-old world champion, who claimed the Sid Waddell Trophy earlier this month with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen, was given a VIP reception at the Theatre of Dreams.
The United superfan’s celebratory moment came during the half-time break, with the score level at 1-1, before Brighton secured victory with two second-half goals.
The teenage champion received a warm welcome from the 75,000-strong crowd at Old Trafford, who serenaded him with chants of “There’s only one Luke Littler.”
Speaking to MUTV before the match, Littler said: “It means the world to bring the trophy pitchside at the club I’ve supported all my life. I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
