Liverpool could have their second match of the Premier League season postponed due to snowy weather, with the visit of Manchester United subject to a safety meeting.
Officials will meet at 12pm to allow as much time as possible for the game to go ahead, after a discussion by Liverpool city council’s safety advisory group earlier on Sunday morning.
The issue is not about the pitch, which has specialised heating and is already playable, but about safe access to the ground by supporters and staff with the ice, cold and sleet.
A cold snap has hit across the UK, with both Manchester and Liverpool covered by an amber weather warning due to snow and ice.
Both local airports temporarily closed their runways, with Manchester Airport reopening shortly before 10am.
And a host of games across the men’s and women’s football pyramids have been postponed, including League Two matches at Chesterfield and Fleetwood.
Hull City vs Stourbridge in the Women’s National League and Nottingham Forest vs Burnley in the Women’s FA Cup have also been moved.
In a statement, Liverpool said: “A safety meeting was held this morning to assess the weather and travel conditions for today’s fixture against Manchester United at Anfield.
“At this stage the match is planned to go ahead as normal and every effort is being made to get the game on.
“A further safety meeting will take place again at midday to assess the latest conditions. We will update supporters just as soon as we can. Please take extra care out there, Reds.”
And Manchester United wrote on X: “Our match against Liverpool is set to still go ahead at this stage, despite snow and weather warnings in the North West today.
“Take care if you are travelling to the game — we will update you with the latest developments.”
Full list of postponed football matches in UK
All matches had been scheduled for Sunday 5 December unless specified
League Two
Chesterfield vs Gillingham
Fleetwood vs AFC Wimbledon
Women’s National League
Hull City vs Stourbridge
Women’s FA Cup
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
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