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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital before Manchester United v Liverpool game
84-year-old initially treated as precautionary measure
TL;DR
- Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford before Manchester United's game against Liverpool.
- The move was described as precautionary, and he is understood to be out of harm's way.
- Interim manager Michael Carrick was aware of the situation before the game and wished Ferguson well.
- Ferguson, who previously had a brain haemorrhage in 2018, is a regular attendee at United's home games.
- United supporters chanted Ferguson's name during the match.