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Sir Alex Ferguson pictured during the Scotland and Ivory Coast match at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in March 2026
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Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as a precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation.Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club's games from the directors' box.No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital.Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later.He was pictured with guests at the stadium on Sunday a couple of hours before kick-off.Ferguson was subsequently taken in an ambulance from Old Trafford to the hospital.Club officials are optimistic Ferguson will soon be fit enough to return home.

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
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Manchester United v Liverpool: Premier League – live

Key events4m agoGOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool (Cunha 6)1h agoTeam news2h agoPreambleShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature9 min Cunha scored winners at Arsenal and Chelsea earlier in the season; he also came off the bench to create the second when they beat Manchester City. His goal today was fortunate, but it also fits the profile.8 min Gakpo heads wide from Frimpong’s cross, though he was offside.Mbeumo’s corner was headed away but not out of danger by Robertson. Cunha, lurking on the edge of the area, had a right-foot shot blocked by Gravenberch. The ball rebounded to Cunha, whose mishit left-foot shot took a big deflection off Mac Allister and bounced into the far corner.GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool (Cunha 6)Matheus Cunha, a player who was born for big games, has put United ahead!Matheus Cunha scores! Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images6 min United are making the early running. Dalot finds Mbeumo, whose driven cross to the near post is turned behind by Konate.4 min A teasing cross from Mbeumo just evades Sesko, who leapt between Konate and Jones at the far post. I think he jumped too early.Just before that, a nervous clearance from Woodman went

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Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr: Prediction, start time, how to watch, TV channel
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Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr: Prediction, start time, how to watch, TV channel

May 3, 2026, 8:15 a.m. ETAl Qadsiah hosts Al Nassr on Sunday at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in a Saudi Pro League clash with title and top-three implications.Al Qadsiah arrives on the back of a 4-0 road win over Al Riyadh in midweek and sits just one point behind third-placed Al Ahli in a tight race for a top-three finish.The hosts have gone 17 matches without a loss at home across all competitions this season, making Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium one of the tougher venues in the league.Watch Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr on FuboAl Nassr sits at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 79 points from 30 games and holds an eight-point lead with four matches to play, putting Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. on the verge of a title.The visitors are riding a 20-game winning streak in all competitions, most recently beating Al Ahli 2-0 at home with Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman on the scoresheet.Al Nassr can clinch the title on Sunday with a win and the right results elsewhere, giving them every reason to approach this road trip with full intensity despite their already commanding lead at the top of the table.Al Qadsiah

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Sir Alex Ferguson pictured during the Scotland and Ivory Coast match at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in March 2026
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Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as a precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation.Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club's games from the directors' box.No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital.Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later.He was pictured with guests at the stadium on Sunday a couple of hours before kick-off.Ferguson was subsequently taken in an ambulance from Old Trafford to the hospital.Club officials are optimistic Ferguson will soon be fit enough to return home.

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
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Manchester United v Liverpool: Premier League – live

Key events4m agoGOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool (Cunha 6)1h agoTeam news2h agoPreambleShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature9 min Cunha scored winners at Arsenal and Chelsea earlier in the season; he also came off the bench to create the second when they beat Manchester City. His goal today was fortunate, but it also fits the profile.8 min Gakpo heads wide from Frimpong’s cross, though he was offside.Mbeumo’s corner was headed away but not out of danger by Robertson. Cunha, lurking on the edge of the area, had a right-foot shot blocked by Gravenberch. The ball rebounded to Cunha, whose mishit left-foot shot took a big deflection off Mac Allister and bounced into the far corner.GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Liverpool (Cunha 6)Matheus Cunha, a player who was born for big games, has put United ahead!Matheus Cunha scores! Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images6 min United are making the early running. Dalot finds Mbeumo, whose driven cross to the near post is turned behind by Konate.4 min A teasing cross from Mbeumo just evades Sesko, who leapt between Konate and Jones at the far post. I think he jumped too early.Just before that, a nervous clearance from Woodman went

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Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr: Prediction, start time, how to watch, TV channel
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Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr: Prediction, start time, how to watch, TV channel

May 3, 2026, 8:15 a.m. ETAl Qadsiah hosts Al Nassr on Sunday at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in a Saudi Pro League clash with title and top-three implications.Al Qadsiah arrives on the back of a 4-0 road win over Al Riyadh in midweek and sits just one point behind third-placed Al Ahli in a tight race for a top-three finish.The hosts have gone 17 matches without a loss at home across all competitions this season, making Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium one of the tougher venues in the league.Watch Al Qadsiah vs. Al Nassr on FuboAl Nassr sits at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 79 points from 30 games and holds an eight-point lead with four matches to play, putting Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. on the verge of a title.The visitors are riding a 20-game winning streak in all competitions, most recently beating Al Ahli 2-0 at home with Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman on the scoresheet.Al Nassr can clinch the title on Sunday with a win and the right results elsewhere, giving them every reason to approach this road trip with full intensity despite their already commanding lead at the top of the table.Al Qadsiah

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