Liverpool Release Statement On Whether Game vs Man United Will Go Ahead

Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester United is currently still set to go ahead on Sunday afternoon.

However, there is set to be another meeting with fan safety a concern due to weather conditions in the region.

Rain, snow, and ice have blighted Liverpool and the North West in recent days.

And conditions on Sunday have seen gritters deployed in the area.

A statement from Liverpool (via talkSPORT) on Sunday morning 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.”

A post from Liverpool City Council added: “Our gritters are now out on their 3rd run since yesterday afternoon.

“If you have to travel in your car or van, please drive carefully.”

Liverpool will be keen for the clash to go ahead to avoid a fixture pile-up later in the season.

The Reds already boast a game in hand over their Premier League title rivals following the postponement of the Merseyside derby last month.

Their scheduled clash with Everton at Goodison Park on December 7 was called off just hours before kick-off due to bad weather.

As it stands, it remains to be seen when that match will be added to the calendar – though it will likely be squeezed into a midweek encounter under the lights.