Manchester United welcomed Luke Littler to Old Trafford on Sunday for the Premier League match against Tottenham.
The darts star, who took Alexandra Palace by storm, was gifted with a unique shirt by the side of the pitch.
Littler broke a host of records to reach the World Darts Championship final earlier this month.
The 16-year-old became the youngest-ever player to win a game at the tournament in the first round.
Luke Littler was handed a gift by Man Utd after being invited to Sunday’s game
Man Utd/X
But he then stormed past former champions such as Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross on his way to meeting Luke Humphries in the final.
New world No 1 Humphries had too much for Littler on the night, winning 7-4 after the youngster had led 4-2.
But it promises to be an exciting future in the sport for the teenager.
Littler received messages of support from past and present United players during the tournament.
United promised to invite him to a match and they followed through on Sunday.
The club’s official X account posted a picture of Littler holding up this season’s Red Devils away shirt.
Printed on the back was Littler’s nickname ‘The Nuke’ with the number ‘180’ underneath, in reference to his sensational maximum hitting.
The post read: “Game, shot! It’s great to have you here, @LukeTheNuke180.”
It is the second time he has watched Tottenham recently, having been invited to their home game against Bournemouth in December by James Maddison.
But Littler is a lifelong United fan and often pulled off Marcus Rashford’s trademark celebration during the World Championship.
Littler gave his verdict on United when he appeared on Sky Sports News earlier this month.
Presenter Emma Paton, also a United fan, said to Littler: “Luke, you’ve got messages from David Beckham, Luke Shaw, Gary Neville.
“It’s no secret you are a Man United fan, what do you make of their season?”
Paton said it while laughing, which drew a response from Littler.
He said: “Why you laughing? Why you laughing?”
LATEST SPORTS NEWS:
Luke Littler won the hearts of the nation at the World Darts Championship
Getty
He did eventually answer the question amid a difficult campaign for Erik ten Hag’s side.
He said: “It’s been difficult with the injuries we’ve got and everyone’s saying Ten Hag out and this and that.
“But I say give him time and when the players are all back fit let’s see who he chooses.”
Littler also picked who he would like United to sign in the January transfer window.
He added: “We just bought Rasmus Hojlund for loads of money but I’d probably get Osimhen from Napoli.”
Luke Littler lost to Luke Humphries in the World Darts Championship final
Getty
Littler will compete in the Premier League of darts, starting next month.
He cannot believe how his life has changed in recent weeks.
He said: “I’ve got a lot of followers now.
“I got a message off Luke Shaw from Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand and I had a message off Gary Neville and Jonny Evans before my game against Barney [Van Barneveld], I think.
“It’s just crazy. People who I’ve looked up to and especially my club Manchester United wishing me luck.”