The 84-year-old had been at Old Trafford ⁠for the match between the two rivals. Sky Sports reported that Ferguson was conscious and had precautionary checks before being whisked away.

United led by 2-0 at the break, but Liverpool came back in the second half to level the score, before Kobbie Mainoo struck the winning goal in the 77th minute.

Ferguson managed United from 1986 until his retirement in 2013, winning 13 Premier ‌League ⁠titles and two Champions League trophies during a glittering 26-year spell at the club. He hoisted a total of 38 ⁠trophies with United.

A United spokesperson said the club was unable to comment on ⁠Ferguson’s status. Ferguson is a regular at United’s home games and has ⁠a row of seats in the Old Trafford directors’ box.