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

Paul Scholes also paid visit to the Man United legend

Gary Neville chatting on the phone while waiting for Ferguson

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

Former Red Devils’ stars surprised Ferguson, waiting outside The Ivy in Manchester for 10 minutes before the Scot arrived.

On November 27, the newest branch of the famed celebrity restaurant chain debuted in Manchester, with a capacity of up to 535 people.

It has a first-floor private dining area as well as the company’s inaugural Ivy Asia location.

Before meeting his former students in front of the restaurant, the Manchester United icon assumed he was going for a simple lunch.

Ryan Giggs was in jolly mood joining Ferguson for a lunch

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.