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How close was Liverpool vs. Manchester United to being held off? (1:34)
Mark Ogden reports from a snowy Anfield, where Liverpool vs. Manchester United will proceed as prepared. (1:34)
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Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 5, 2025, 04:36 AM ET
Liverpool’s Premier League video game versus Manchester United on Sunday is set to go on regardless of heavy snow in the north of England.
The video game was at danger of being held off however Liverpool have actually verified that it would go on following 2 security conferences to asses the weather condition and travel conditions.
While the playing surface area at Anfield was untouched by the conditions due to undersoil heating, a Safety Advisory Group, including the Liverpool City Council and emergency situation services, had thinking about calling the video game off as an effect of disturbance on regional gain access to roadways and security issues for taking a trip fans.
The snowfall likewise resulted in the closure of runways at Liverpool and Manchester Airports on Sunday, while Liverpool Lime Street station– the primary station in the city– revealed it was not able to offer services up until midday at the earliest due to the conditions.
“Today’s component versus Manchester United will go on as prepared. 2 security conferences were held earlier to examine the weather condition and travel conditions,” Liverpool stated in a declaration on Sunday.
“We thank everybody associated with assisting us to get this video game on today. If you’re taking a trip to Anfield then please take additional care. We anticipate seeing you there.”
A post ponement would have seen Liverpool deal with the possibility of component blockage in the months following the post ponement of Merseyside derby versus Everton at Goodison Park last month due to high winds brought by Storm Darragh.
Arne Slot’s group start a two-legged Carabao Cup semifinal versus Tottenham today and face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup 3rd round at Anfield next Saturday. Liverpool are likewise leading of the Champions League and validated to play in the latter phases of the competitors.
