United play down Fergie heart scare

Manchester United have confirmed that manager Alex Ferguson received treatment today for a minor heart irregularity.

Ferguson entered a Manchester hospital and the routine procedure, which was also undergone by Prime Minister Tony Blair last month, took no more than a couple of hours.

He is expected back at United’s Carrington training ground tomorrow to continue preparations for Saturday’s Premiership game with Aston Villa.

A Manchester United statement released to The Press Association tonight said: "Sir Alex Ferguson received a treatment in hospital today following a routine check up several months ago which revealed a minor heart irregularity.

“The procedure went well and Sir Alex Ferguson is resting at home and is due in work tomorrow.

“The treatment revealed he has no underlying heart problem.”