Merseyside derby canceled

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The Everton FC v Liverpool FC local derby in the Premier League has been canceled due to a severe storm. “The Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has been postponed today due to adverse weather conditions,” host Everton said in a statement. The kick-off of the duel between the 15th in the ranking. and the leader was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. (CET).

Storm Darragh paralyzed much of the British Isles. In Ireland and Britain, hundreds of thousands of homes were temporarily without power, major roads were closed and trains, flights and ferries were cancelled. In parts of Wales there is a « risk of death » with winds gusting up to 150 kilometers per hour, the UK weather office said. All (Site notre bureau spécialisé) matches have been canceled in Wales.

The decision to cancel was taken after a meeting with officials from both clubs as well as the police and the city council, Everton said. There is a safety risk in the area due to strong wind gusts, and a severe weather warning is in effect until early Sunday morning. Everton are set to play their final season at the traditional Goodison Park stadium. From next summer, the club wishes to play its home matches in a new arena.