Liverpool are hosting Manchester United in the Premier League this afternoon as the league leaders looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, with the fixture set to go ahead despite heavy snow overnight.
A second safety meeting was held just before midday to determine whether the clash could be staged at Anfield after an amber weather warning was issued for much of the north of England. And the go-ahead was given with the situation improving in the city after runways had earlier been closed at both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport amid widespread travel disruption.
With the fixture on, Arne Slot’s side will be looking to further seize control of the title race. More dropped points for Arsenal yesterday only strengthens Liverpool’s position with a game still in hand on their rivals. Things are rather less buoyant at Old Trafford at the moment with the arrival of Ruben Amorim not transforming Manchester United’s fortunes. The visitors have won just two league matches since he took over in November, with recent losses to Wolves and Newcastle illustrating the scale of the job on the Portuguese’s hands.
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Liverpool confirm clash with Manchester United will go ahead
“Today’s fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned,” Liverpool have confirmed on X. “Two safety meetings were held earlier to assess the weather and travel conditions.
“We thank everyone involved in helping us to get this game on today. If you’re travelling to Anfield then please take extra care. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 12:07
GAME ON! 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.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 12:00
Snow hits Liverpool ahead of Manchester United clash
Just 15 minutes until that safety meeting, then. At this stage, the match is still set to go ahead as scheduled – though you can see just how heavy the fall was last night. This chap is eyeing a spot in Manchester United’s midfield, where he might add some mobility.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:45
Ignore the “bizarre” penalty decision versus Brighton, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have bigger issues
And while we wait for news from Anfield, here’s the story on that Arsenal draw at Brighton, where a controversial penalty decision rather distracted from the wider problems at play for Mikel Arteta’s men. 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.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:15
Wider 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
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. “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.”
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:15
Will Liverpool vs Manchester United be postponed? Premier League fixture in doubt after snow hits UK
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:00