The latest news from the British METRO media, the British Meteorological Office has sounded the alarm that a key battle of the English Premier League to be staged at Anfield on January 6 at 00:30 a.m. - Liverpool versus Manchester United's "double-red match" - may be hit by bad weather. Weather impact.
The clash, scheduled for Liverpool's home ground, has been overshadowed by an extreme weather warning for Merseyside on Sunday. This comes just after the region experienced flooding and the North West is set to face even harsher weather challenges over the next 24 hours.
As the snow and ice melt, rainfall is expected to increase significantly. In response, the UK Met Office has issued an amber warning, signaling that the weather could have a significant impact on public life and transportation. Temperatures around Anfield could drop below freezing in the early hours of Sunday morning, which could not only inconvenience spectators but also pose a threat to the organization and conduct of the match.
An emergency meeting of the Safety Advisory Group is reportedly due to take place early on Sunday to assess the specific impact of the weather on the game. The meeting will bring together officials from both clubs, representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council to discuss response strategies.
In a statement, the UK Met Office noted, "Snowfall is moving through the warning area from south to north and will continue, with the situation becoming more severe in some areas. In addition, freezing rain may also affect travel. However, a mild warm airflow is expected to cover all areas on Sunday morning, which is expected to partially mitigate the effects of the severe weather."
