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Liverpool vs Manchester United set to go ahead
The news from Anfield is that Liverpool vs Manchester United is set to go ahead despite heavy snow this morning.
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Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 12:00
Snow hits Liverpool ahead of Manchester United clash
Just 15 minutes until that safety meeting, then.
Miguel Delaney was at the Amex:
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:30
Liverpool could extend lead at top of table
With Arsenal dropping more points yesterday, Liverpool could widen their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with victory this afternoon, provided, of course, the match goes ahead.
Remember that they do still have that game in hand against Everton - it’s looking better and better for Arne Slot’s side even at this early stage.
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Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:15
Wider travel disruption expected across UK due to 30cm of snowfallWider travel disruption expected across UK due to 30cm of snowfall
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:00
Chesterfield vs Gillingham postponed as snow hits the UK
The League Two fixture between Chesterfield and Gillingham has already been postponed this morning.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:45
Liverpool vs Manchester United in doubt
Liverpool, of course, have already had one fixture scuppered by the weather this season, with December’s Merseyside derby against Everton still to be played having fallen victim to Storm Darragh.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:30
Second safety meeting to be held ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool confirmed that a second safety meeting will be held at midday to determine if the fixture will go ahead.
“A safety meeting was held this morning to assess the weather and travel conditions for today’s fixture against Manchester United at Anfield,” Liverpool said in a statement.
Please take extra care out there, Reds.”
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:15
Will Liverpool vs Manchester United be postponed?
Premier League fixture in doubt after snow hits UK
An amber weather warning is in place across much of the north of England for snow and ice, with temperatures falling below freezing.
Runways at both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport were closed on Sunday morning due to the snowfall.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:00
Liverpool vs Manchester United in doubt after snow
Good morning.
We are very much hoping to have live Premier League action to bring you later this afternoon with league leaders Liverpool hosting struggling rivals Manchester United at Anfield, but heavy overnight snow has put the fixture into a degree of doubt.
We’ll have all the latest updates throughout the morning as authorities decide whether the match has to be postponed.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 09:53
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