Liverpool vs Man United: Game to go ahead despite heavy snow

 Liverpool's Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday is set to go ahead despite heavy snow in the north of game was at risk of being postponed but Liverpool have confirmed that it would go on following two safety meetings to asses the weather and travel conditions. 

While the playing surface at Anfield was unaffected by the conditions due to undersoil heating, a Safety Advisory Group, involving the Liverpool City Council and emergency services, had considering calling the game off as a consequence of disruption on local access roads and safety concerns for travelling supporters. 

The snowfall also led to the closure of runways at Liverpool and Manchester Airports on Sunday, while Liverpool Lime Street station -- the main station in the city -- announced it was unable to provide services until midday at the earliest due to the conditions.