Sir Alex Ferguson in hospital — fans make gesture at Man Utd vs Liverpool game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesSir Alex FergusonSir Alex Ferguson was taken to the hospital as a precaution ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday, with the club releasing a statement on his condition.17:07, 03 May 2026Updated 17:17, 03 May 2026Former Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital(Image: Getty Images)Sir Alex Ferguson's name echoed around Old Trafford on Sunday after the iconic former Manchester United manager was admitted to the hospital as a precautionary measure.The Scotsman had been expected to attend the Red Devils' fixture against Liverpool on Sunday. However, the 84-year-old was instead transported to the hospital as a precaution, with positive signs that he will shortly be recuperating at home.Ferguson was conveyed by ambulance approximately an hour before United's match against Arne Slot's side got underway, though it was not deemed an emergency.
Sunday's episode marks not the first occasion that Ferguson has experienced a health concern.READ MORE: Liverpool in new VAR scandal as Premier League explains Benjamin Sesko goalREAD MORE: Gary Neville lays into Liverpool 'mess' as 'anxious' Arne Slot players crumbleHe sustained a brain hemorrhage in 2018 but made a full recovery following successful surgical intervention. It is understood that the latest incident bears no connection.Reflecting on that ordeal in the 2021 documentary 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In', he remarked: "There were five brain hemorrhages that day."Three died.
You know you are lucky."Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)Ferguson is universally considered United's finest-ever manager, having claimed 13 Premier League championships during his reign, alongside two Champions League crowns and countless domestic accolades.He stepped down in 2013 after 26 years at the helm.Sky Sports provided an update on Ferguson's condition at half-time.Presenter David Jones said: "One note of slight concern, concerning the great Sir Alex Ferguson, who's not actually been here (at Old Trafford) during the first half."He did attend the game earlier, but was then taken by ambulance to hospital, where he's having a close eye being kept on him."Of course, we all wish him our very best."United, meanwhile, has undergone a transformation since Ruben Amorim was dismissed and succeeded by Michael Carrick as interim head coach in January.The Red Devils have leaped into the Champions League qualification spots and are on course to return to Europe's premier soccer competition next season, alongside Liverpool.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Sir Alex FergusonManchester United FCLiverpool FC