When SIR Alex Ferguson went to Manchester for lunch, he was treated to a most pleasant surprise.

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, and Gary Neville were all waiting for the Red Devils captain outside The Ivy.

Sir Alex Ferguson was joined by Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs for Christmas lunch in Manchester

Sir Alex Ferguson arriving at The Ivy in Manchester city centre

Gary Neville chatting on the phone while waiting for Ferguson

Ryan Giggs was in jolly mood joining Ferguson for a lunch

Paul Scholes also paid visit to the Man United legend

All four players were recruited by Fergie as a part of United’s Class of ’92.

Ferguson was taken aback when former Red Devils players stood outside Manchester’s The Ivy for ten minutes before the Scot showed up.

Up to 535 people can be accommodated at the newest location of this well-liked chain restaurant among celebrities, which opened its doors in Manchester on November 27.

It has the company’s first Ivy Asia location in addition to a private dining area on the first level.

The legend of Manchester United mistakenly believed he was having a laid-back lunch until he saw his old students outside the eatery.

Nicky Butt was a part of the Class of ’92 who moved to Old Trafford under Ferguson

Neville entering the restaurant for his lunch with Fergie

Ferguson was seemingly unaware his former players would join him for lunch

Ferguson suffered to a brain haemorrhage earlier this year and his unexpected lunch guests were among those wishing his former gaffer a speedy recovery.