He planned to watch the game from the stands, as he often does when the Red Devils are in town. However, he felt unwell while at the stadium and was taken to hospital as a precaution. He was seen on social media hugging supporters and interacting with other staff from his former workplace before he was quickly taken to the stadium and hospital. However, Ferguson is understood to be well and feeling much better.
Asked by the Press Association how Ferguson was doing after falling ill at Old Trafford, a source close to the iconic Scottish player said he was “fine”.
It is understood that Ferguson first began feeling unwell in the tunnel area of the ground, where he was examined by on-site doctors. As a precaution, he was removed from the stadium and taken to hospital.
In Ferguson’s absence, United put in a performance that would make Ferguson proud as manager Michael Carrick’s side sealed their place in next season’s Champions League with a 3-2 win.
United defeated Liverpool in a tumultuous match at Old Trafford. In the first half, the Reds were on the verge of defeat against their strong rivals.
Matheus Cunha, despite being hurt, hit Freddie Woodman into the Liverpool goal with a half-volley that slotted into the far corner to put the Reds ahead. United then doubled their lead with a controversial goal from Benjamin Sesco.
The Slovenian’s goal fell off his hands as it entered the net, but the goal was disallowed as VAR could not clearly assess the circumstances of the incident.
In the second half, Dominik Szoboszlai and Kodi Gakpo took advantage of some laxity in United’s defence, and Liverpool escaped the trap and leveled the game when they equalized within 11 minutes of the second half. However, in the 77th minute, Koby Mainu’s superb half-volley from 18 yards gave his team all three points.
The goal ensured United finished in the top five and qualified for next season’s Champions League after two years out of Europe’s elite competition.
