Today’s Premier League fixture between Manchester City and West Ham has been called off due to safety concerns of Storm Ciara.
This decision has been made by Man City’s Safety Officer following consultation with club stakeholders and officials at West Ham United.
⚠ MATCH POSTPONED ⚠
We can confirm that today’s Premier League fixture against @ManCity has been postponed due to safety concerns caused by extreme weather conditions.https://t.co/oi5OWWd6gW
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 9, 2020
Further information regarding the rescheduling of the two side’s clash will be published in due course.
A statement from Manchester City said: “Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s match has been postponed.
“This decision has been made by Manchester City’s Safety Officer following consultation with Club stakeholders and officials at West Ham United.
“Further information regarding the rescheduling of today’s match will be published in due course.”
Tickets will remain valid for the rearranged fixture. Further details will follow.
Meanwhile at Bramall Lane for today’s game between Sheffield United and AFC Bournemouth…
UK weather warnings by the Met Office for wind, rain and floods include:
– Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
– Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
– Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
– Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
– Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
– Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
– Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
– Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
– Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
– Some roads and bridges may close
– Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
Fans took to give their thoughts after the Premier League was called off…
West Ham fans celebrating that their annual annihilation isn’t today
— Bergwijnszn ??????? ?? (@NKspurs) February 9, 2020
Thanks for letting us know quick??
— Val Bennion (@Valbenn1) February 9, 2020
Is the wind different in Sheffield?
— bluealf (@bluealf1894) February 9, 2020
Cheers lads pic.twitter.com/6cyp84vQE0
— MortimerCTID (@MortimerCTID) February 9, 2020
"Babe you know what, forget football tonight… Let's go out for dinner" ?
— ?You've Got A ?Fiend? In Me? (@PeteIsntDunne) February 9, 2020
And the West Ham fans too.
— ? Bring on the Beer ?????????? (@bringonthebeer) February 9, 2020
am at the ground can I have £100 paid into my bank account to get home @davidgold
— Will? (@willsimpson33) February 9, 2020
Spare a thought for the VAR officials who were buzzing to cancel a couple of goals at the Etihad today
— Lackadaisical Frank (@FrankfromCPT) February 9, 2020
West Ham awarded 0-3 win?
— ⚒ Jack Himself ⚒ (@jackgambardella) February 9, 2020
put the stadium in a bowl of rice
— Barney (@BarneyKB94) February 9, 2020
No loss and goal difference battering this week pic.twitter.com/UtHTaSIwO2
— ⚒ Jack Himself ⚒ (@jackgambardella) February 9, 2020
Can the points be split?
— Will Donaldson (@willfdon) February 9, 2020
Bit of common sense prevails ?
— Emily ? (@kippaxgirlemily) February 9, 2020
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