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Luke Littler wades into bizarre spat between Neal Maupay and Man Utd star

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Maupay later fired back at the darts wonderkid
Maupay later fired back at the darts wonderkid

LUKE LITTLER has waded into the social media spat between Neal Maupay and Scott McTominay.

Wind-up merchant Maupay, 27, had a pop at McTominay after yesterday's 1-1 draw between Brentford and Manchester United.

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Scott McTominay tussled with Neal MaupayCredit: Getty
Luke Littler mocked Maupay on social media
Luke Littler mocked Maupay on social mediaCredit: Rex

The Frenchman posted a snap of himself tussling with the Scotland international, captioning it: "The fan was desperate for my shirt."

When Sportbible referenced Maupay's post on Instagram, Man Utd fan Littler took a pop back at the striker.

The darts sensation, 17, commented: "Talks more than he scores."

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Fans loved "The Nuke"'s comment, with one replying: "My GOAT".

While a second wrote: "yes lukeeeee."

And a third added: "you legend!"

Maupay then diverted his attention to Littler, posting a video of the teenager and writing: "Talk about a big fish."

One fan responded to his tweet: "Nah he’s even coming for 17 year old darts players now someone stop this guy."

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A second wrote: "You are beefing with a kid."

Last month Maupay addressed his wind-up antics during an interview with The Times.

He said: "People say footballers are boring, then all of a sudden a player does this and everyone goes, ‘Why, Neal?’ ‘He’s the most disliked player.’ Blah blah blah.

"For me, football is a game, it’s entertainment.

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"I’m just having fun and, on the pitch, I’m trying to do everything to win.

"If I can say something that puts you off or makes you overthink and make a mistake, I’ll do it.

"People don’t realise how much tension and emotion is involved at the highest level.

"I think it works quite well and if I can get a reaction, great."

Maupay has netted six goals in 27 Prem appearances this season.

Littler, meanwhile, has had a brilliant week.

The darts wonderkid grabbed his maiden Premier League win in Belfast on Thursday night.

He beat Nathan Aspinall 6-4 to climb to second in the standings.

Littler, 17, grabbed his first Prem win this week
Littler, 17, grabbed his first Prem win this weekCredit: Rex
Maupay loves to play the villain on and off the pitch
Maupay loves to play the villain on and off the pitchCredit: Getty

Etienne Fermie

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