December 7th 2024.
Manchester United's game against Nottingham Forest is still on track to take place as scheduled on Saturday evening, despite the chaos caused by Storm Darragh across the UK. According to the Met Office, the storm is expected to bring significant disruption, particularly in South West England and Wales.
Unfortunately, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was not so lucky, as it was postponed just hours before kick-off this morning. However, Manchester United's game at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest is still set to go ahead at 5:30pm, although the team is staying in close communication with local authorities.
In a statement released by the club, they reassured fans that the game is still planned to take place as scheduled. They also promised to keep supporters updated if any changes were to occur throughout the day. It's important to note that due to the weather conditions, fan travel may be disrupted, but the game will not be counted as one of the mandatory games that season ticket holders must attend.
Aside from the Merseyside derby, six other matches in the Championship, League One, and League Two have also been called off. The Everton vs Liverpool game was particularly significant as it was the last derby to be held at Goodison Park before the Toffees move to their new stadium next year. The match was supposed to kick off at 12:30pm.
The decision to postpone the game was made after a Safety Advisory Group meeting at Goodison Park, which was attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council. Due to the risk to safety in the local area caused by strong wind gusts and an amber severe wind warning in place until 6am on Sunday, it was determined that it was necessary to postpone the game on safety grounds.
The team apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks supporters for their understanding. While it is undoubtedly disappointing for fans, the safety of everyone involved, including fans, staff, and players, is the top priority. The club will announce a new date for the fixture in due course.
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