Man Utd issue statement on Nottingham Forest clash as Storm Darragh forces Merseyside Derby and EFL games to be axed

MANCHESTER UNITED have issued an update about their match against Nottingham Forest.

The Red Devils are due to host Forest at Old Trafford in today's 5:30pm game.

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But as Storm Darragh batters the UK there have been fears it could be called off.

Championship sides Cardiff and Plymouth both announced their games had been postponed late last night.

This morning the decision was also made to postpone the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool.

However, Man Utd have declared that the game against Forest WILL go ahead as planned.

A club statement released on social media said: "Today’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned.

"The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes."

The club also announced a small boost for season ticket holders, a week after the controversial call to raise all ticket prices to £66 regardless of age, which sparked fan protest.

It continued: "We understand that fan travel will be disrupted by the weather so this fixture will not be included in the minimum number of games a season that season tickets must be used."

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Storm Darragh has caused severe delays to a number of services, including transport, with winds of up to 90mph.

An Everton statement on their postponed match with Liverpool said: "Everton’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool, scheduled for 12.30pm (GMT) today has been postponed.

"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.

"Information relating to a rearranged date for the fixture will be announced in due course.

"All tickets purchased for the original fixture will remain valid for the rearranged fixture."

More EFL clashes have become casualties of the storm this morning, with League One and Two seeing a number of games called off.

Notts County's League Two match with Colchester was axed after high winds caused damage to the scoreboard, while Blackpool's League One fixture against Rotherham was also abandoned.

More to follow.

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