The legendary Manchester United head coach was set to attend the game at Old Trafford, but he left before kick-off after a reported health scare, with an update given on his condition
17:27, 03 May 2026
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United is said to be optimistic that Sir Alex Ferguson's health scare is not serious, with him returning home in a few days.
It comes after he was taken to the hospital while at Old Trafford ahead of the club's game with Liverpool on Sunday. The legendary United boss has undergone a number of procedures and health issues in recent years, including a brain hemorrhage in 2018.
The 84-year-old is recognized as the greatest manager in Premier League history. United has reportedly told numerous sources that his health issue was more precautionary than an emergency situation, after he was taken away in an ambulance.
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Speaking on Sky Sports, reporter 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 taken to hospital by ambulance, where he's having a close eye kept on him. We wish him the very best."
Ferguson is a regular at United games while still being involved with the club, with a number of his former players having spells managing the team, including current interim boss Michael Carrick.
Sir Alex Ferguson looks on
His situation is not believed to be an emergency(Image: Getty Images)
Ferguson is somewhat close with former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp — even congratulating him after winning the Premier League trophy in 2020.
Liverpool went two goals down at half-time after a controversial Benjamin Sesko goal was allowed to stand despite what looked to be a handball.
The striker had the ball in the back of the net after Bruno Fernandes nodded a cross back across the goal as Freddie Woodman only managed to deflect the ball onto Sesko's thigh.
Replays appeared to show that the ball did come off Sesko's hand, before it was ruled a goal
A post from the Premier League read: "The referee's call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed there was no conclusive evidence that Sesko handled the ball before scoring."
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Liverpool found a way back into the game in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scoring to level the game.
Yet Kobbie Mainoo found a winner for United.
The Reds look to have already secured Champions League soccer, barring a capitulation against Chelsea, which is currently chasing them for one of the final spots.