Sir Alex Ferguson health update after Man Utd legend hospitalised before Liverpool win

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There has been a health update about Sir Alex Ferguson after he was taken to hospital before Manchester United's clash against Liverpool 17:26, Sun, May 3, 2026 Updated: 17:51, Sun, May 3, 2026 Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be recovering after he was hospitalised.

The legendary Manchester United manager was at Old Trafford for his former side's Premier League clash against Liverpool.He was set to watch the match from the stands, as he often does when the Red Devils are in town. However, he was taken to hospital as a precaution, after feeling unwell while at the stadium.

Read our Privacy PolicyWhen asked by the Press Association how Ferguson was faring after he became unwell at Old Trafford, a source close to the iconic Scotsman said he was "Okay."It's understood Ferguson was initially assessed by on-site medics in the tunnel area of the ground, where he first started feeling unwell. As a precaution, he was whisked out of the stadium and driven to hospital.In Ferguson's absence, United put in a performance he would've been proud of as Michael Carrick's side sealed their place in next season's Champions League with a 3-2 victory.United edged out Liverpool in a topsy-turvy encounter at Old Trafford.