Luke Littler’s Savage Liverpool Mockery After Man United’s Epic Anfield Upset
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation and PDC World Champion, unleashed a brutal social media takedown of Liverpool following Manchester United’s thrilling 2-1 Premier League victory at Anfield on October 20, 2025—their first win there since 2018. The “Nuke,” a die-hard Red Devils fan idolizing Sir Alex Ferguson, posted a savage meme on Instagram Stories of a sobbing Liverpool supporter in the Kop, captioned: **”Liverpool crying in the Kop again? United owns Anfield now. #MUFC #RedDevils”**. The post, viewed 1.5 million times in hours, ignited a cross-sport war, with United fans hailing Littler’s “brutal” banter while Liverpool die-hards fumed, turning the darts prodigy into football’s latest meme lord amid United’s resurgence under Ruben Amorim.
The Anfield Drama: United’s 89th-Minute Miracle
United trailed 1-0 at halftime after Darwin Nunez’s clinical 32nd-minute finish, but Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot in the 65th minute following a controversial VAR-reviewed foul by Virgil van Dijk on Rasmus Højlund. The Kop fell silent in the 89th minute when Kobbie Mainoo’s deflected shot off Trent Alexander-Arnold wrong-footed Alisson Becker, sealing a 2-1 comeback. United climbed to 8th with 18 points from 9 games, halting Liverpool’s perfect start (dropped points for the first time), while Arne Slot’s Reds stayed top on 23 points but fuming over the Van Dijk call.
Littler, watching from a Manchester private box with girlfriend Faith Millar, family, and darts pals, erupted online. His meme—a recycled 2019 clip of a teary Liverpool fan post-Champions League loss, edited with a United scarf and “2-1 Anfield” scoreboard—exploded with 1.5M views and 300k likes. A follow-up Story showed him in a United kit: **”Anfield silenced. YNWA? Not today. 🔥”**, tagging Ferguson and Amorim. The post trended #LittlerAnfield with 600k mentions, fans dubbing it “the most savage darts-football crossover ever.”
Littler’s Brutal Mockery: “Crying in the Kop Again”
Littler’s dig was pure cheek: **”Liverpool crying in the Kop again? That’s what happens when you think you’re untouchable—United’s back ruling Merseyside.”** The meme’s “Klopp who?” overlay jabbed at Jürgen Klopp’s lingering shadow, while a red devil emoji nodded to United’s “theatre of dreams” invasion. United icon Rio Ferdinand reposted: **”Nuke’s got the sauce—MUFC conquering Anfield! 💪”** (500k likes). Gary Neville added: **”Littler’s banter > his 180s—brutal truth.”**
Liverpool fans retaliated: **”Stick to darts, kid—United parked the bus for 89 mins”** (one troll with 100k likes). Littler’s clapback Story: **”Nine-darters and Anfield Ws—your lot’s got tears and excuses. 😂”** racked up 200k likes, escalating the feud. Humphries (a Liverpool fan and darts rival) posted a crying emoji: **”Nuke, you’re ruthless—see you in Dortmund.”** Littler’s history? Post-Grand Prix win over Humphries (Liverpool fan), he quipped **”YNWA? Not with that 6-1 L.”**
Fan Frenzy and Cross-Sport Banter
Social media erupted:
– **#LittlerMUFC**: **”Nuke’s the real Red Devil—Anfield conquered, Kop in bits!”** (400k likes)
– **Liverpool backlash**: **”Darts boy mocking 19-time champs? Delusional.”** (150k retweets)
– Viral edits: Littler superimposed into Old Trafford’s Stretford End, darts board as Anfield goal.
Littler’s United obsession is legendary: Wore a Ferguson-signed shirt to Worlds 2024, celebrated PC32 win (£15k) with a “MUFC” tweet, and credits the club for his “fire.” His 2025 darts haul—Triple Crown (£1.5M+), Grand Prix (£120k), PC32 (£15k)—mirrors United’s grit: **”Banter’s my fuel—like Amorim’s United.”**
| Team | Result | Key Moment | Points After |
|——|——–|————-|————–|
| **Man United** | **2-1 Win** | Mainoo 89′ deflection | 8th (18 pts) |
| **Liverpool** | **1-1 HT Loss** | Fernandes pen 65′ | 1st (23 pts) |
Bigger Picture: Littler’s Dual Dominance
Littler’s mockery isn’t just football—it’s his brand: Cheeky, unfiltered, winning. As United eyes top-four, he’s prepping European Championship (vs. van Barneveld R1, Oct 24-26). **”Anfield’s ours—Dortmund next,”** he posted. Liverpool’s tears? United’s triumph. Littler’s brutal? Brilliant. The Nuke rules both pitches.
