Sir Ferguson shares a warm embrace with Erik ten Hag after the Carabao Cup final

Sir Alex Ferguson shared a warm embrace with Erik ten Hag after Manchester United beat Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.

The legendary United manager was in attendance for the final as Ten Hag led United to their first trophy after a six-year wait.

Manchester United were in control of the final for a large proportion of the match and took lead through a Casemiro header.

An own-goal courtesy of Sven Botman doubled United's advantage and put them in complete control as they saw the game out.

Following the win, Ferguson waited for the United manager in the tunnel and was able to congratulate him on the achievement.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Ten Hag spoke about his meeting with the Manchester United icon.

'He was there and he is a happy man tonight,' he said. 'The dinner that shows we are good and it shows he is really involved in this club and really committed.

'We all can learn a lot from him. What he did for Manchester United is huge, an inspiration for all of us.'

The pair met for dinner ahead of Manchester United's Europa League game against Barcelona.

They were seen deep in conversation in Italian restaurant Cibo in Wilmslow on Monday night.

Whatever the pair discussed seemed to do the trick as the Red Devils progressed into the next round of the Europa League with a brilliant win.

'I always enjoy speaking with people who have a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience,' said the Dutchman.

'He wants to share it, he wants to help and support. Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed. We are doing well. It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.'

The 53-year-old head coach has managed to turn Manchester United's fortunes around since his arrival in the summer.

The Dutch manager lost his first two games in charge, including a 4-0 thrashing against Brentford, but this victory shows the team's progress.

With United still competing in all remaining competitions, Ten Hag will be hoping this victory can inspire his side to Ferguson levels of success.

The Red Devils' next game is an FA Cup clash against West Ham and gives the side a chance to progress in another cup competition.