Alex Ferguson taken to hospital ahead of Man United vs Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

The former Manchester United boss was at the ground ahead of the Red Devils’ showdown with Liverpool in the Premier League.

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The 84-year-old was taken to hospital as a precaution and it is not believed to be serious.

He was believed to have been taken to hospital more than an hour before kick-off.

Man United take on Liverpool in Sunday’s 3:30pm kick-off.

The game sees third take on fourth as Michael Carrick’s side look to cement their hold on the top three.

The Red Devils can open up a six point gap on Arne Slot’s team with a win, with just three games remaining after Sunday’s clash.

Victory would also boost Michael Carrick’s hopes of landing the job on a permanent basis.

Ferguson’s record

Since retirement more than a decade ago, the former Red Devils boss has been a regular spectator at both home and away games.

He was a club ambassador for 12 years following his retirement, before his £2m-a-year arrangement was ended by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe last year.

Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.

He took charge of Man United between 1986 to 2013 and made them into one of the powerhouses of world football.

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Fergie won a staggering 38 trophies in his time at the club, including 13 Premier League titles.

Alongside the 11 trophies he won in Scotland, he is the most decorated manager in the history of the game.

Ferguson suffered a brain haemorrhage in may 2018 and was rushed to hospital.

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