Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital before Manchester United v Liverpool game

• Former United manager felt unwell at Old Trafford

• 84-year-old initially treated as precautionary measure

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to ­hospital from Old Trafford after feeling unwell before Manchester United’s game against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The move was believed to be a precautionary one, and the Guardian has been told the 84-year-old is out of harm’s way. After United’s 3-2 win Michael Carrick was asked about the health of the former United manager, who is considered the club’s greatest.