Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation and avid Manchester United fan, delivered a blunt one-word response, “Shambles,” when asked about the prospect of United captain Bruno Fernandes leaving the club, as reported by Manchester Evening News on May 23, 2025. Speaking to SportsBoom after his sixth Premier League Darts nightly win in Sheffield on May 22, Littler expressed frustration over United’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham (1-0) on May 21, which cost them Champions League qualification and exacerbated financial woes. He acknowledged Tottenham’s tactical edge, saying, “Fair play to Spurs, what did they have? Three shots in the first half and that’s all, then sat behind the ball, but they did a great job.”[
Littler’s verdict on United’s season was candid, noting the absence of midweek European games next year could benefit the squad’s recovery, stating, “I think quite a few times this year in the Premier League, teams who aren’t in Europe, they have a week off so everyone can get back to a hundred percent, so it might help us.” Regarding Fernandes, linked with a £120 million move to Al Hilal, Littler’s terse comment reflects his belief that losing the influential midfielder, who scored twice in United’s 3-0 Europa League semifinal first-leg win over Athletic Bilbao, would be disastrous. Posts on X, like @SunSport’s, amplified Littler’s “Shambles” remark, capturing fan sentiment over the potential exit. Despite his darts commitments, Littler’s passion for United shines through, having previously met players like Alejandro Garnacho and Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
