London: Police have revealed a drunk Manchester United fan was so upset by the club's latest setback he dialled Britain's national emergency number and demanded to speak to former manager Alex Ferguson.

Greater Manchester Police said they received the 999 call from a man in Crumpsall, north Manchester, at 10.30pm (2230GMT) on Wednesday, shortly after United had sensationally lost a League Cup semi-final to visitors Sunderland on penalties at Old Trafford.