United Kingdom, May 4 -- Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be recovering after being rushed to hospital ahead of the Red Devils' match against Liverpool at Old Trafford over the weekend.

Prompting huge concern for the 84-year-old, who remains a constant presence at the club he defined for more than two decades, Alex had arrived at the stadium on Sunday (03.05.26) for the Premier League fixture but was transported for emergency treatment around an hour before kick-off as a precaution.

A source has now indicated to the Press Association Alex is "ok", having sought precautionary medical attention ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off.

Alex was pictured on social media meeting guests at the ground before he started...