Sir Alex Ferguson recovering after being taken to hospital before Man Utd game | Football

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be recovering after being taken to hospital ahead of the match against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The Press Association reports that the 84-year-old is ‘OK’, having sought precautionary medical attention ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off.

Ferguson, a regular attendee at matches both home and away, was pictured on social media meeting guests at the ground before he started feeling unwell.

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a consultant cardiologist, posted a picture on X, showing Ferguson and him together, external, and wrote: ‘A privilege, honour and dream come true to be invited to spend some quality time with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the game against Liverpool today at Old Trafford.’

It is understood he was initially assessed in the tunnel area of the ground before being transported to hospital.

Kobbie Mainoo, meanwhile, celebrated his new deal in style as the homegrown Manchester United star sealed a helter-skelter 3-2 victory against arch-rivals Liverpool and Champions League qualification.

Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated Premier League encounter pitted third against fourth at Old Trafford, where the Red Devils roared out of the blocks as Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko struck inside the opening 14 minutes.

But United gifted Arne Slot’s stumbling side a way back just after half-time, with substitute Amad Diallo’s misplaced pass punished by Dominik Szoboszlai before Cody Gakpo levelled the scores following a Senne Lammens blunder.

Play continued at a frenetic pace before academy graduate Mainoo settled things in the 77th minute, slamming home in front of the Stretford End just days after committing his future to the club until 2031.

United’s victory ensured they did the league double over Liverpool for the first time since 2015-16 and secured Champions League football with three games to spare as boss Michael Carrick furthered his case for the long-term role.

‘Happy to turn it [the season] around, it’s a credit to all our players and the manager as well,’ said United’s matchwinner after the game. ‘We still need to finish the season strong, this is not enough for us.

‘I saw a couple of my family members, it’s a blessing to play and a blessing to score.

‘I used to sit in that corner, I’m just so blessed to be in this position. I used to dream of times like these.

‘I’m glad to be here with the club.’

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