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Liverpool are hoping to host Manchester United in the Premier League this afternoon with the league leaders looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, though heavy snow overnight has put the fixture in doubt.
A second safety meeting is scheduled for midday GMT to determine whether the clash can be staged at Anfield after an amber weather warning was issued for much of the north of England. A first meeting was held earlier after runways were closed at both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport amid widespread travel disruption.
Should the fixture go ahead, Arne Slot’s side will be looking to further seize control of the title race. More dropped points for Arsenal yesterday only strengthens Liverpool’s position with a game still in hand on their rivals. Things are rather less buoyant at Old Trafford at the moment with the arrival of Ruben Amorim not transforming Manchester United’s fortunes. The visitors have won just two league matches since he took over in November, with recent losses to Wolves and Newcastle illustrating the scale of the job on the Portuguese’s hands.
Follow all the latest news from Anfield in our live blog below:
Liverpool could extend lead at top of table
With Arsenal dropping more points yesterday, Liverpool could widen their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with victory this afternoon, provided, of course, the match goes ahead. Remember that they do still have that game in hand against Everton – it’s looking better and better for Arne Slot’s side even at this early stage.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:15
Wider travel disruption expected across UK due to 30cm of snowfall
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 11:00
Chesterfield vs Gillingham postponed as snow hits the UK
The League Two fixture between Chesterfield and Gillingham has already been postponed this morning.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:45
Second safety meeting to be held ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool confirmed that a second safety meeting will be held at midday to determine if the fixture will go ahead.
“A safety meeting was held this morning to assess the weather and travel conditions for today’s fixture against Manchester United at Anfield,” Liverpool said in a statement. “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.”
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:15
Will Liverpool vs Manchester United be postponed? Premier League fixture in doubt after snow hits UK
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 10:00
Liverpool vs Manchester United in doubt after snow
Good morning. We are very much hoping to have live Premier League action to bring you later this afternoon with league leaders Liverpool hosting struggling rivals Manchester United at Anfield, but heavy overnight snow has put the fixture into a degree of doubt.
We’ll have all the latest updates throughout the morning as authorities decide whether the match has to be postponed.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 January 2025 09:53
