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A widespread weather warning for snow and ice has been issued over the weekend, which could affect four Premier League matches on Sunday.
Everything you need to know about the risk of Sunday’s four Premier League matches being postponed…
Weather warnings: The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK this weekend. These difficult circumstances have put several high-profile Premier League matches at risk of postponement. Matches that may be affected: Manchester United’s away match against Leeds United at Elland Road is one of the matches most likely to be affected by this prediction. Manchester City’s home match against Chelsea on Sunday night could also be disrupted. Other games: Two games with a 3pm kick-off on Sunday could also be affected. Snow in the North East could affect Newcastle United’s clash with Crystal Palace at St James’ Park, while Everton also host Brentford at the Hill Dickinson Stadium Premier League warning: Lower-league football has already suffered cancellations, including Notts County’s League Two clash with Gillingham. This early postponement serves as a warning to top clubs about the severity of the current cold snap. Regulations: Premier League rules advise clubs to notify match referees at least 48 hours in advance if weather is likely to affect play. Following this notification, a formal pitch inspection usually takes place in the early morning hours of the match day. Determining factor: Although subsurface heating has prevented most Premier League pitches from freezing, safety in areas surrounding stadiums remains a major concern. Frozen concourses and dangerous travel conditions for supporters are often the deciding factor in cancellations. Decision makers: Decisions regarding match postponement will be made by the club’s safety officer or local safety advisory group in collaboration with the police. These authorities prioritize the well-being of their citizens over the completion of the game. Follow Daily Mirror:
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