Sir Alex Ferguson was seen entering Old Trafford with his lower left leg in a protective boot as he arrived to support Manchester United in their Premier League clash against Ipswich Town on Sunday. The iconic former manager, 84, was assisted out of his car and used a stick to aid his balance.

Ferguson's arrival was met with a loud cheer from the United supporters gathered at the stadium. He spent 26 years at the helm of Manchester United, during which he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.

The team, now managed by Michael Carrick, was looking to secure a positive result at home after losing their opening Premier League match against newly promoted Hull City the previous Saturday.