Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford on Sunday before Manchester United\u2019s Premier League match against Liverpool. The former manager had been meeting guests at the stadium, including cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, who posted a photograph with Ferguson on social media.<\/p>\n
Malhotra wrote on X: “A privilege, honour and dream come true to be invited to spend some quality time with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the game against Liverpool today at Old Trafford.” It is not clear how soon after that meeting Ferguson was transported to hospital; he did not attend the game.<\/p>\n
Ferguson missed Manchester United\u2019s chaotic 3\u20132 victory, a match decided by Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s 77th-minute strike. Mainoo celebrated a recent contract extension after scoring the match-winner.<\/p>\n
Manchester United have yet to issue a formal statement on Ferguson\u2019s condition. The Athletic reported the club described the situation as “not a medical emergency.” BBC Sport echoed that line and said club officials are “optimistic” Ferguson will soon be “fit enough” to return home.<\/p>\n
Ferguson is widely regarded as the greatest manager in Premier League history. He guided Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles during a 27-year tenure and led the club to two Champions League triumphs. The 1998\u201399 season produced a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles, a feat not repeated by an English club until Manchester City in 2023. Pep Guardiola and Manchester City currently hold six Premier League titles.<\/p>\n
Some observers noted past health concerns. In 2018 Ferguson suffered a brain hemorrhage that required emergency surgery. He recalled that episode in his documentary Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, and said, “All of my life I have appreciated the NHS, none more so with that experience, they were fantastic. And I owe it to them really.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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