‘We can win this!’ - Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler tells Man Utd what they need for FA Cup glory in 2024

Littler took the sporting world by storm around the turn of the calendar year when, at just 16 years of age, he enjoyed a stunning run to the final of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. With his stock soaring, the youngster has been able to rub shoulders with footballing superstars.

He is an avid Manchester United supporter, with it revealed that he would be taking in a tour of Old Trafford after finishing as runner-up to Luke Humphries in the biggest tournament of his chosen profession. Littler will be keeping a close eye on the Red Devils for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

The current campaign has seen the Red Devils slip out of Premier League title contention, while suffering a humbling early exit from European competition and surrendering their grip on the Carabao Cup crown. The FA Cup now represents their only route to major silverware, with Littler saying when asked if Erik ten Hag’s side can go all the way: “I think we need the mental strength to think we can win this.”

United edged their way past Wigan Athletic in the third round of the FA Cup, courtesy of goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes, with a trip to either League Two side Newport County or non-league outfit Eastleigh next on the agenda for them.