Sir Alex Ferguson Hospitalized Before Manchester United vs Liverpool Match

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to the hospital before the Manchester United vs Liverpool match due to health concerns. Reports indicate he is conscious and receiving precautionary checks. Meanwhile, Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory, ensuring their return to the UEFA Champions League next season. The match saw an exciting back-and-forth, with United initially leading 2-0 before Liverpool equalized. Ultimately, a late goal sealed the win for United. Read on for more details about Ferguson's condition and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 4, 2026, 00:47 IST

Health Scare for Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to the hospital from Old Trafford after experiencing health issues prior to the highly anticipated English Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday, May 3, 2025. According to reports from BBC Sports, Ferguson fell ill shortly before the match commenced and required ambulance transport from the stadium's tunnel as a precautionary measure. It has been confirmed that he is conscious and has undergone precautionary medical evaluations.

Following the match, Manchester United's manager, Michael Carrick, expressed his concern, stating he was made aware of the situation before the game began, which impacted him emotionally. "I haven’t received any updates, so I’m unsure of the latest. I was informed about it before the match, and it affected me greatly. I sincerely hope he is okay. We wish him a speedy recovery, and hopefully, the match result will uplift his spirits," Carrick shared during a post-match interview.

Ferguson previously faced a serious health crisis in 2018 when he suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage that necessitated emergency surgery. He managed Manchester United from 1986 until 2013, marking the longest tenure for any English club since World War II. Under his leadership, the club secured an impressive 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League victories. Even after retiring, Ferguson has remained closely connected to the club, often seen in the stands during matches.

Earlier in the day, British cardiologist and author Assem Malhotra shared a moment with the football icon from the stands, expressing his gratitude on social media: "It was a privilege, an honor, and a dream come true to spend quality time with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the Liverpool match at Old Trafford today."

Manchester United Triumphs Over Liverpool

In an exciting match, Manchester United emerged victorious against Liverpool with a score of 3-2, securing their spot in the upcoming UEFA Champions League season after a two-year absence from the competition. The Red Devils initially took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. However, Liverpool fought back, equalizing with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo. Ultimately, United clinched the win with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the decisive goal in the 77th minute.