STEPHEN BUNTING hopes to rally Manchester United fans by securing a win at the PDC World Championships.

The Bullet will face Peter Wright on New Year’s Day for a chance to move into the final four at Ally Pally.

Liverpool fan Stephen Bunting intends to intensify the struggle for Manchester United

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Liverpool fan Stephen Bunting aims to further Manchester United’s troublesCredit: Rex
The darts star plans to display the PDC trophy at Anfield before the match on Sunday

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The darts star plans to showcase the PDC trophy at Anfield ahead of the Sunday matchCredit: Getty

Bunting, a past Lakeside world champion, is a devoted Liverpool supporter.

At 39, he is eager to secure a place in his first final this Friday and display his trophy at Anfield shortly after.

Liverpool will compete against Man Utd on Sunday in the Premier League, as Arne Slot’s side aims to keep their title quest alive.

When asked about the possibility of flaunting the PDC trophy on the field before the match, Bunting said: “That would be incredible.

“And it would be even more remarkable since we’re facing Man Utd.

“That would be unbelievable. Just to show off that trophy in front of them too.”

Following his victory over Luke Woodhouse, Bunting compared the enthusiastic Ally Pally crowd to Liverpool’s “12th man.”

He added: “When you’re up there on that stage, it can feel quite lonely.

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“When things don’t go as planned, it’s incredibly tough, and we need everyone cheering for us with all their might.”

Bunting is careful not to get ahead of himself as he looks to reach the PDC semi-finals for the first time since 2021.

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When discussing the potential of winning the title, he stated: “It would be a dream realized.

“Ultimately, it’s challenging. I have many matches ahead.

“It would be unwise to think about the title right now.

“I still need to concentrate on my match against Peter Wright in the next round.”

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Bunting’s main competitor Luke Littler is a Man Utd fan and the leading contender for the title.

Littler emerged victorious against Ryan Joyce 4-3 in a nail-biting match on Monday night, with both Littler and Bunting potentially set for a showdown in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, United is experiencing a difficult phase in the Premier League under new manager Ruben Amorim.

They currently sit in 14th place, having lost four out of their last five matches across all competitions.