Darts sensation Luke Littler sent special message by Man Utd after historic run to World Championship final - with 16-year-old also given dream Old Trafford guest pass

Littler-fever has gripped the UK as the teenage prodigy aims to become the youngest person ever to win the World Darts Championship. His captivating story has garnered support from various celebrities, including Manchester United's past and present stars, as he is a Red Devils supporter who frequents Old Trafford to watch Erik ten Hag's men live in action. Now, United have joined the likes of Luke Shaw, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, and Jonny Evans to wish him the best ahead of his title decider against Luke Humphries.

United wished Littler good luck via their official Instagram profile in response to his own post after winning his semi-final matchup against Rob Cross. The Manchester outfit wrote: "We’re right behind you, Luke 👊"

Ahead of his match against Raymond van Barneveld, in the last 16, former United defender Neville put out a video message on X, to send him the "Manchester United spirit".

"I'm with your beloved Manchester United at Nottingham Forest," Neville said in a video message to Littler.

"I hope we get the result that you want and I want ahead of your unbelievable special match tonight against Van Barneveld, your hero. It's going to be an exciting night for everyone. I'm wishing you all the very best and sending you that Manchester United spirit."

Littler later revealed to the BBC: "I've got a lot of followers now. I've had a message off Luke Shaw, from Manchester United, from Rio Ferdinand, and I had a message off Gary Neville and Jonny Evans before my game against Barney."

Littler bumped into Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale in the hotel lobby and the Gunners duo posed for the camera with the teen sensation. They also invited Littler to watch Arsenal play against West Ham United last week at Emirates, a match they lost 2-0.

United, meanwhile, have offered Littler a guest past to attend their upcoming Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford, as per The Daily Mail. Littler will be in the stands to watch the club he has supported his whole life on January 14 - three days before he turns 17 - and may even be formally introduced to the rest of the crowd depending on the result of his final matchup against Humphries.

Littler will take centre stage at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday night to square off against Humphries for the ultimate prize in darts. United players are likely to be glued to their screens to see if he can pull off another win, as they are currently on a mini-break and will not return to action before January 8 against Wigan Athletic in an FA Cup third-round tie.