Sir Alex Ferguson recovering after being taken to hospital before ...
The 84-year-old Scot reportedly sought precautionary medical attention before the scheduled 3.30pm kick-off.
news.stv.tvSir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital on May 2, 2026, after feeling unwell at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool. Reports described the hospitalisation as precautionary, and United officials indicated he was in good spirits and expected to recover at home soon. He had previously suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2018, which is sometimes referenced in coverage of his health, but the current event was described as not a medical emergency and mainly precautionary. [Sources: Sky News coverage of his 2018 recovery; multiple 2026 outlets reporting the 2026 hospital visit and precautionary nature of the hospitalisation.][1][2][3][5][6]