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Liverpool's meeting with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon was under threat from the weather, but it will go ahead.

Severe snow hit Merseyside overnight placing the match in potential doubt, with the travel routes from Manchester also heavily affected.

Liverpool City Council's Safety Advisory Group held a meeting on Sunday to determine whether or not the game could go ahead.

For a while, Liverpool were left facing the possibility of a second postponed match this season.

12:33James WhalingPitch perfect

An idea of the work that has gone in to clear the pitch at Anfield today, as well as the surrounding areas.

(Image:Getty Images)12:16James WhalingLiverpool statement

The Reds have confirmed the match will go ahead, stating two safety meetings adjudged conditions to be fit.

"Today’s fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned," the club said.

The Safety Authority Group will reconvene at midday due to expected changes in weather conditions.

09:22Mark JonesFleetwood vs Wimbledon off

Another of today's League Two games has fallen by the wayside, with Fleetwood Town vs Wimbledon biting the bullet due to the snow.

09:15Felix KeithUK snow causes sporting chaos as emergency meeting held over Liverpool vs Man Utd clash

Parts of the United Kingdom were blanketed by snow in the early hours of Sunday and many sporting fixtures will fall victim to the weather.

The snow has impacted travel across the country, with Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon and Birmingham Airports all closing their runways.

Meeting at 9 I've been told.

(Image:Taggy's Bar Instagram)08:18Mark JonesChesterfield vs Gillingham called off

There's just over 100 miles between Liverpool and Chesterfield as the crow flies, but any crows heading in that direction won't be seeing any football today.

The League Two meeting between the Spireites and Gillingham has been called off.

08:13Mark JonesSnow update

The snow has eased off in this particular corner of south Liverpool, and things are looking a fair bit brighter out there.

It will just be a case of how safe the authorities think fans will be heading to and from the match, as the freezing temperatures mean the snow and ice on the ground might not go away for a while.

07:58Mark JonesPredictions for the game

*Should* the match go ahead then table-topping Liverpool are of course huge favourites, but how do our writers think the game will go?

Check out what they think here.

(Image:Liverpool FC via Getty Images202)07:24Mark JonesLiverpool airport runway closed

Anyone flying in for the game could face issues, as Liverpool Airport say their runway is temporarily closed this morning.

06:53Mark JonesUrgent safety meeting to be called

Liverpool City Council’s Safety Advisory Group will hold a meeting to determine whether Sunday afternoon’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United can go ahead.

They indicate a possible risk to life as well as significant travel disruption.

Read more here.

06:52Mark JonesGood morning!

Hello from a snowy Liverpool, where a blanket of the white stuff has fallen overnight.

As it stands Liverpool vs Manchester United remains ON, but we'll keep you updated throughout the day.

Here's an image of Liverpool in the snow to get us started.

(Image:PA)
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