Following a close victory at the Winmau World Masters, Luke Littler acknowledged that some darts fans might be growing weary of his success. He narrowly defeated Mike De Decker in a thrilling first-round match, surviving a match dart before mounting a comeback. The young star is aware of the shift in crowd support, with fans increasingly backing his opponents.

Littler referenced Wayne Rooney's reaction to boos from England fans, suggesting he's adopting a similar approach. He aims to remain focused and unaffected by the crowd's response. The Manchester United fan feels that people want to see new winners emerge, signaling the challenges of maintaining dominance in the sport.

This sentiment reflects the pressure on top players to consistently perform and the inevitable ebb and flow of fan allegiances. Littler's comments come as he continues his meteoric rise. His next match is against Ross Smith in the second round. The Premier League on Sky Sports begins on February 5th.

The Winmau World Masters continues with exciting matches, including Gary Anderson versus James Wade and Luke Humphries taking on Luke Woodhouse. Sky Sports will broadcast the Premier League and other major darts tournaments. Fans can watch via Sky Sports or stream with no contract. The pressure is on for Littler to keep winning.