Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation. Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club's games from the directors' box. No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital. Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later. He was pictured with guests at the stadium on Sunday a couple of hours before kick-off. Ferguson was subsequently taken in an ambulance from Old Trafford to the hospital. Club officials are optimistic Ferguson will soon be fit enough to return home.