Manchester United announce tributes to Lady Cathy Ferguson after her death aged 84

Manchester United's men's and women's teams will wear black armbands this weekend as a tribute to Lady Cathy Ferguson after her death at the age of 84.

The wife of legendary former United manager Sir Alex died on Thursday, the Ferguson family confirmed in a statement earlier today.

United have now lowered flags at Old Trafford to half-mast in a tribute to Lady Cathy, while the women's first-team will wear black armbands for their match against Arsenal in the Women's Super League at Leigh Sports Village tonight.

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Erik ten Hag's men's first team will also wear black armbands for their Premier League game against Brentford at Old Trafford tomorrow.

In a statement, the Ferguson family said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family asks for privacy at this time."

Lady Cathy and Sir Alex met when the United manager was 23 in 1964 and they were married two years later. They had been married for 57 years. They went on to have three sons, Mark in 1968 and twins Jason and Darren in 1972.

In a statement, Manchester United said: "Everyone at Manchester United sends our heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on the passing of Lady Cathy, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career."