Storm Darragh Sparks Chaos as Man United and Man City Games Face Weather Worries
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to be in action today, but the disruptive effects of Storm Darragh have cast doubt over Premier League fixtures. The Merseyside Derby has already been postponed due to extreme weather, raising concerns about other matches being called off.
Man United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, while City travel to Crystal Palace. In addition, Brentford vs. Newcastle and Aston Villa vs. Southampton are also on the schedule. With travel disruptions and safety concerns mounting, both Manchester United and Crystal Palace have issued updates to reassure fans.
United Confirms Old Trafford Fixture Amid Travel Disruptions
In a statement shared on X, United announced:
“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.”
Acknowledging travel challenges, United added:
“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.”
Crystal Palace Reassures Fans Ahead of City Clash
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace also addressed concerns about their 3 PM showdown with Man City at Selhurst Park. Their statement read:
“Today’s fixture at Selhurst Park is scheduled to go ahead as planned. We advise all supporters to plan their journey in advance and take care travelling to and from the stadium.”
Despite the assurances, the relentless bad weather continues to raise doubts over safety.
Hourly Weather Forecasts
Manchester (Man United vs. Forest)
- 12 PM: Light rain, 80% chance, wind gusts 57 mph, 6°C
- 3 PM: Light rain, 80% chance, wind gusts 59 mph, 6°C
- 5 PM: Overcast, 40% chance of rain, wind gusts 56 mph, 6°C
- 8 PM: Overcast, 30% chance of rain, wind gusts 51 mph, 6°C
London (Palace vs. Man City)
- 12 PM: Light rain, >95% chance, wind gusts 48 mph, 7°C
- 3 PM: Light rain, 60% chance, wind gusts 52 mph, 6°C
- 6 PM: Light rain, 90% chance, wind gusts 53 mph, 6°C
- 8 PM: Light rain, 60% chance, wind gusts 51 mph, 6°C
With severe conditions persisting throughout the day, fans attending matches are urged to exercise caution while traveling. Both Manchester clubs remain hopeful of proceeding as planned, but the weather remains a significant factor.
