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Manchester United have had yet another season to forget, despite changing managers and continued spending.
The club sit in the bottom half of the Premier League, with fans losing a huge amount of hope within the team.
Luke Littler has advised United players to avoid social media and focus on sticking together.
The teenage darts sensation believes online negativity can be a major distraction for struggling athletes.
Luke Littler, who paraded his PDC World Championship trophy at Old Trafford last month, spoke on The United Stand.
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“It was probably one of the best moments of my life – that will live with me forever and ever,” he said.
The 18-year-old had the chance to speak with United icon Sir Alex Ferguson before lifting his trophy.
“It was scheduled for before kick-off but Denis Law had passed away,” Littler explained.
“Luckily enough, I was sat right behind Sir Alex and there was the empty seat there, where Denis would have sat on matchday.”
“I was chatting to Sir Alex Ferguson for a little bit, which was good. It’s one of the best things I have ever done.”
Asked if he had advice for United players, Littler encouraged them to ignore the noise.
“I just don’t listen to social media – that is probably one of the biggest things out there,” he said.
“In the football world it’s totally different, you have got to keep your head down.”
“It’s different because when it’s a darts game, you are on your own.”
“When it’s Manchester United, you have a whole team around you, so you have got to stick together.”
Littler is now preparing to defend his Premier League darts title in Belfast on Thursday.
He faces Michael van Gerwen in a rematch of their World Championship final last month.
“This is the only sport where the fans are always behind you,” Littler said.
“It does add that little bit of pressure at times.”
“I absolutely love it when there are tens of thousands in the arena and I can’t wait for the Premier League to begin.”
“There’s a little bit of pressure there to defend the trophy, but it’s a long 16 weeks.”
“As long as I get in the top four I go to the O2 for the semi-finals.”
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