Topics: Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Football
Manchester United have released a statement responding to fears Saturday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest could be postponed because of Storm Darragh.
Concerns have been raised by United supporters over whether it is safe for the match to go ahead after the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was postponed on Saturday morning, just hours before kick-off at Goodison Park.
The postponement was deemed necessary by authorities "due to the risk to safety in the local area", with the Met Office warning that winds of up to 90mph (144kmph) are set to batter the UK.
The Championship matches between Cardiff City and Watford and Plymouth Argyle and Oxford United were also called off on Friday, raising concerns that other football games could fall victim to Storm Darragh.
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But as it stands, United's match with Forest at Old Trafford is set to go ahead as planned.
United released a statement on Saturday afternoon confirming the match had not yet been postponed unlike other games across the country.
However, the club added that relevant authorities would monitor the situation and suggested it could be called off if conditions in Manchester worsen.
"Today's Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned," read a club statement, as reported by the Daily Mail's Chris Wheeler.
"The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes."
The Merseyside derby, the final Premier League meeting between Everton and Liverpool to take place at Goodison Park, was called off following a meeting between Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and officials from both clubs.
"Everton's Premier League fixture against Liverpool, scheduled for 12.30pm (GMT) today, Saturday 7 December 7, has been postponed," read a statement released by Everton.
"Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting at Goodison Park, attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council this morning, it was decided that, due to the risk to safety in the local area due to strong wind gusts, and an amber severe wind warning that remains in place until 6am on Sunday, today's fixture should be postponed on safety grounds.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank supporters for their understanding. Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance."
In Wales, all football and rugby has been cancelled. Meanwhile, racing at Aintree - just a few miles from Goodison Park - has also been called off.
Further postponements after expected with Storm Darragh set to cause major disruption to the sporting calendar this weekend.
