It was a Sunday to remember for Manchester United fans worldwide, as the Red Devils delivered a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The win not only secured Champions League football for next season but also marked a rare league double over their fiercest rivals—the first in a decade. Adding to the magic, Kobbie Mainoo's goal was the perfect way to celebrate his new contract, continuing the proud post-war tradition of an academy player scoring in every season.

But the afternoon began on a somber note. News swept through Old Trafford that legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had been taken to hospital. Thankfully, the scare was short-lived, and the 84-year-old was soon allowed to return home. The relief was palpable, especially for those who had spoken to him just hours earlier.

Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen, who played under Ferguson from 2009 to 2012, revealed he had been on the phone with the iconic boss that very morning. "I spoke to him for forty minutes," Owen told talkSPORT. "We were talking about football, horses—he's got horses at his Manor House Stables. Most Saturday mornings, he gives me a call, and we go through the day's races. He sounded absolutely brilliant, sharp as a tack."

Owen admitted the health scare came as a shock, especially given how vibrant Ferguson sounded. "It was such a shock to hear he was taken unwell the next day, but hopefully it's not too serious," he added. For fans, the news was a stark reminder of the boss's enduring spirit—and a reason to cherish every victory, on and off the pitch.