• Blackburn say snowfall around Ewood Park was ‘relatively light’
• Man City v Liverpool and Wigan v Tottenham also go ahead
All of today’s Premier League games are set to go ahead despite adverse weather conditions in Lancashire and Manchester. Overnight snowfall in the north-west had cast doubt over Blackburn v Bolton, Manchester City v Liverpool and Wigan v Tottenham, but all three home clubs released statements this morning confirming that the matches would not be postponed.
Blackburn’s statement said that the snowfall near Ewood Park had been “relatively light” ahead of their midday derby, while City reported that “traffic is moving freely around the City of Manchester Stadium”.
“The approaches immediately to the ground itself for those on foot are clear,” continued the City statement. “There is no problem with the playing surface and the game goes ahead at 3pm as scheduled. If you are coming to the game, the weather is set to remain cold and wet throughout the day, so please wear lots of layers and stay warm.”
Wigan, meanwhile, said: “The DW Stadium pitch undersoil heating has been functioning throughout the week, while snow ploughs and gritters have made the main access roads into the stadium passable. The club are warning, however, that it may be forced into some car park closures, depending on conditions later today.
“Supporters are being reminded that conditions remain potentially hazardous and roads throughout the region continue to be affected by the adverse weather.”
However, today’s racing at Sedgefield, Southwell and Naas has fallen foul to the weather while there will be inspections at Carlisle and Market Rasen to determine whether tomorrow’s meetings can go ahead.
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