Dec 07, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Premier League leaders Liverpool’s Merseyside derby journey to Everton on Saturday was postponed
Premier League leaders Liverpool’s Merseyside derby journey to Everton on Saturday was postponed because of adversarial climate circumstances brought on by Storm Darragh.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates with teammates. (AP Picture/Ian Hodgson)(AP)
Excessive winds and heavy rain have battered western components of the UK, inflicting widespread journey disruption.
In a press release, Everton stated the fixture had been postponed on security grounds following a gathering between each golf equipment, native police, and Liverpool Metropolis Council.
“Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance,” Everton’s assertion added.
The fixture would be the last Merseyside derby within the league at Everton’s Goodison Park, residence to the membership since 1892, earlier than they transfer to a brand new 53,000 capability stadium subsequent season.
Liverpool lead the Premier League by seven factors after 14 video games of the 38-match season.
Manchester United stated their match later at Outdated Trafford in opposition to Nottingham Forest (1730GMT) remains to be scheduled to go forward.
“The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes,” United stated in a press release.
Three different Premier League video games are additionally because of go forward at 1500GMT, together with Manchester Metropolis’s journey to Crystal Palace.
Cardiff in opposition to Watford within the Championship has been postponed, together with each soccer and rugby match in Wales.
Plymouth’s assembly with Oxford has additionally been known as off within the second tier.
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