Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who brought unprecedented success to Old Trafford, was left heartbroken as he watched his former club suffer a crushing 3-0 defeat against Liverpool.
The humiliating loss unfolded right before his eyes, leaving fans and former players alike feeling the pain of a fallen giant.
Former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel revealed just how tough it was for Ferguson to witness the Reds tear apart his beloved team.
Schmeichel, who sat beside his former boss during the match, described the scene as "really sad," highlighting the deep connection Ferguson still has with the club.
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The pain of a fallen giant
Manchester United's decline over the past decade has been stark, with the club failing to win a Premier League title since Ferguson retired in 2013.
The contrast between the glory days under Ferguson and the current struggles was all too evident during Sunday's match, where a first-half brace from Luis Diaz and a second-half strike from Mohamed Salah sealed United's fate.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, Schmeichel said, "I was sat with Sir Alex today, it was really sad. What he did for this football club. Everything that we enjoyed. The great times. Everything. To sit with him and he is watching this. That, for me, is really, really sad that he is watching that."
The defeat marked Manchester United's second loss in just three Premier League games this season, putting immense pressure on manager Erik ten Hag to turn things around.
As United fans look ahead to their next match against Southampton on September 14, the shadow of Ferguson’s legacy looms large, a constant reminder of the heights the club once reached and the challenges it now faces.