Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after reportedly feeling unwell ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.

According to reports from the Manchester Evening News and the Daily Mail, the 84-year-old began feeling unwell more than an hour before kick-off after arriving at the stadium to watch the game.

He is said to have received initial medical attention inside Old Trafford before being transported to hospital by ambulance as a precautionary measure. Reports indicated that the situation was not considered an emergency, and he is expected to recover at home.

Witnesses at the stadium noted that Ferguson had earlier been seen interacting with fans and posing for photographs before his condition changed and medical staff intervened.

Ferguson remains a regular attendee at Manchester United matches and continues to draw admiration from supporters due to his legendary status at the club.

He managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, winning 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies, establishing himself as one of the most successful managers in football history.

The veteran coach previously suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018, which required emergency surgery, although there is no suggestion that Sunday’s incident is connected to that health scare.

At present, reports indicate that he is stable, with fans and figures across the football world sending well wishes for his recovery.