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Liverpool vs Man United at Risk: Heavy Snow Sparks Safety Concerns

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The iconic Liverpool vs Manchester United showdown, set for 4:30 PM at Anfield, hangs in the balance this morning as heavy overnight snow blankets the region.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Clash Under Threat Amid Amber Weather Warning

With an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office for Liverpool and Manchester, safety concerns are mounting. Officials are holding urgent discussions to decide whether the match can proceed, with a pitch inspection scheduled for 9 AM.

The amber alert, while not as severe as a red warning, signals potential risks to life and significant travel disruptions.

Streets around Anfield resemble a winter wonderland, with two inches of snow in some areas, prompting both safety officials and fans to consider the possibility of postponement.

One supporter, surveying the icy scene, quipped that it “looks like Siberia.”Liverpool City Council’s Safety Advisory Group is working closely with club officials to evaluate the situation.

Meanwhile, the council’s gritters have been hard at work overnight to clear roads for traveling supporters. Despite their efforts, the snow has already caused significant disruption.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport briefly closed its runway this morning, and numerous roads across the northwest remain hazardous due to snow and collisions.

Taggy’s Bar, a local Liverpool FC-themed hotspot, expressed doubt about the game proceeding. “Snow is about two inches in places. My money is on postponement,” the bar posted on Instagram.

While some Manchester United fans are jokingly calling for the match to be postponed, citing their team’s poor form, others have raised genuine safety concerns.

“Safety first. If there’s the slightest concern, best to postpone,” one fan posted. This isn’t the first time Liverpool has faced a weather-related cancellation.

Last December, a Merseyside derby was called off just hours before kickoff due to chaos caused by Storm Darragh.

With snow continuing to fall and the region gripped by freezing temperatures, all eyes will be on Anfield’s 9 AM inspection to determine if the Premier League clash can proceed or if supporters will have to wait a little longer for this heated rivalry.

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