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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Heartbreak: Watching His Beloved Man Utd Get Thrashed!

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Legendary Sir Alex Ferguson's sad reaction to the Manchester United loss against Liverpool—watch what made even the toughest manager feel down!

The iconic Sir Alex Ferguson, the former manager who led Manchester United to unprecedented glory, found himself in a painful position as he watched his beloved United being torn apart by rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. The 7-0 thrashing left not only fans but also Ferguson himself heartbroken, a feeling echoed by former player Peter Schmeichel, who openly expressed his sorrow seeing the legendary manager in distress. It’s not every day that the man who was synonymous with success experiences such a demoralizing defeat alongside his old club.

It was a gripping match for all the wrong reasons, as United struggled to find their footing on the pitch, leading to a result that many fans deemed unacceptable. The ‘Red Devils’ currently holding a dismal position in the Premier League, precariously placed at 14th, continues to raise eyebrows and provoke criticism towards current manager Erik ten Hag. With Ferguson watching from the stands, the disparity between the heights of success he once strived for and the current state of affairs could not have been clearer. It must have felt like a cruel twist of fate for Ferguson, who has always been the face of Manchester United's triumphs.

In a humorous turn of events, Patrice Evra divulged that he once snubbed Ferguson’s handshake during a fall-out over being dropped from the squad, showcasing that even the mighty Ferguson could ruffle the feathers of his players, showing that even legends are not without their share of drama! The story encapsulates the fiery and passionate relationships that define football, where emotions can swing as rapidly as the scoreline. Ferguson's legacy at United remains intact; however, witnessing such a painful defeat must have made him reminisce about the glory days.

In case you were wondering, it isn't just heartaches that define Ferguson's decades-long career. Remember when he tried to escape a goalscoring bet with Cristiano Ronaldo, cheekily pointing out that penalties “don’t count” towards the wager? Talk about a crafty manager! And for those with an eye on history, Ferguson remains the most successful manager in British football history, with 38 major trophies under his belt. Watching his team struggle must cut deep, but his indelible mark at Old Trafford will never fade!

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Sir Alex Ferguson's 'really sad' reaction to Man Utd being thrashed ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Sir Alex Ferguson's 'really sad' reaction to Man Utd's thrashing by ... (Goal.com)

Peter Schmeichel says he felt bad for Sir Alex Ferguson as the Manchester United icon watched Sunday's Liverpool horror-show.

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Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel 'really sad' at Sir Alex Ferguson's ... (The Irish Sun)

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Peter Schmeichel felt sorry for his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson during the Red Devils' mauling by Liverpool.United were tau.

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Sir Alex Ferguson's heartbreak: Watching Man Utd's humiliating loss ... (Sporting News)

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who brought unprecedented success to Old Trafford, was left heartbroken.

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'Sir Alex Ferguson angered me so much I snubbed his handshake ... (Daily Star)

Patrice Evra has revealed that he was once so angry at Sir Alex Ferguson for dropping him out of the squad, that he refused to shake his hand - and he also ...

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Man Utd legend who sat next to Sir Alex Ferguson for Liverpool ... (United In Focus)

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When Sir Alex Ferguson tried to get out of a goalscoring bet with ... (talkSPORT.com)

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Man Utd legend offers telling insight after being sat with Sir Alex ... (SPORTbible)

Peter Schmeichel has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson reacted to Manchester United's brutal 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford.

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'Penalties don't count' – Sir Alex Ferguson once tried to get out of ... (talkSPORT.com)

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The Reds absolutely battered their opponents in Sunday's Northwest derby and it almost became too much for some spectators to watch in a game of men against ...

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Man Utd legend 'could cry' after watching Liverpool loss with Sir Alex ... (Liverpool Echo)

Peter Schmeichel was almost moved to tears after watching Manchester United destroyed by Liverpool while sat with Sir Alex Ferguson.

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I could cry after sitting with Sir Alex Ferguson for Manchester ... (Manchester Evening News)

The Red Devils were comfortably beaten by Liverpool as the legendary boss watched on.

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I could cry after sitting with Sir Alex Ferguson for Manchester ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Schmeichel, who played 338 games for United and won 13 trophies under Ferguson, sat alongside his former boss at Old Trafford at the weekend. The Red Devils ...

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