The match between Liverpool and Manchester United in the Premier League will proceed as scheduled, despite the significant snowfall.

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In a weekend marked by severe weather conditions, the highly anticipated Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United is set to proceed as scheduled, despite concerns over heavy snowfall that threatened to postpone the match.

The north-west of England was blanketed in snow over Saturday and Sunday, prompting amber warnings for snow and freezing rain across large swathes of Wales and England, including the cities of Liverpool and Manchester. However, after careful consideration, the decision has been made to kick off the match at Anfield at 16:30 UK time.

Liverpool City Council’s Safety Advisory Group convened at 09:00 to assess the situation, reconvening at midday to make a final determination on the safety of the fixture. Liverpool FC confirmed the news shortly after, stating, “Today’s fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned.” The club expressed gratitude to all those involved in ensuring the match could take place, adding, “If you’re travelling to Anfield then please take extra care. We look forward to seeing you there.”

Manchester United echoed this sentiment, stating, “There have been snowfall and weather warnings across the North West on Sunday but it has been deemed safe for fans to attend the 16:30 GMT kick-off.”

Travel chaos ensued in the region as both Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon airports closed their runways due to the heavy snowfall. Fortunately, Manchester Airport managed to reopen its runways shortly before 10:00, allowing some respite for stranded travellers.

While the Liverpool-United match will go ahead, other fixtures have not been so fortunate. Two League Two encounters—Chesterfield versus Gillingham and Fleetwood against AFC Wimbledon—have been called off due to the adverse weather conditions.

The decision to play the Liverpool-United match may hold different implications for the two clubs. Manchester United finds itself in a precarious position, sitting 14th in the league and just seven points above the relegation zone, having suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions. In stark contrast, Liverpool is enjoying a rich vein of form, sitting five points clear at the top of the table and looking to extend their lead against their arch-rivals.

As the teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on Anfield to see if the weather will play a role in this crucial encounter.