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

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.

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

The newest branch of the popular amongst celebrities chain restaurant opened in Manchester on November 27 and can host up to 535 guests.

It includes a first floor private dining room as well as company’s first Ivy Asia site.

Man Utd legend thought he was attending a casual lunch before seeing his former pupils in front of the restaurant.

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.