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

The 84-year-old Scot sought precautionary medical attention at Old Trafford ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off.
Alex Ferguson recovering after being taken to hospital before Man Utd game

By Simon Peach and Carl Markham, Press Association

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

A source has indicated to the Press Association 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.

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

United did not comment when contacted by PA.

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