Liverpool v Man United latest news: Urgent safety meeting taking place after snowfall at Anfield

Liverpool could potentially extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points with a game in hand if they manage to defeat Manchester United on Sunday, provided the match goes ahead.

Overnight snowfall across the city has raised concerns about spectator safety due to difficult road conditions. The Met Office has issued an amber alert for both Liverpool and Manchester. This warning is not as severe as the 'dangerous' red warning but it is more serious than the milder yellow warning.

Liverpool have already experienced one weather-related postponement this season when the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was called off due to Storm Darragh in early December. That fixture has yet to be rescheduled and another delay could exacerbate the pressure on Liverpool's already congested fixture list.

Liverpool City Council's Safety Advisory Group is scheduled to hold a meeting early this morning to discuss the situation regarding the match. By that time, there should be a clearer understanding of the state of the roads and public transport lines, and whether it is too risky for fans to travel.

Snow has blanketed large areas of the north west, including the roads between Manchester and Liverpool - the route many United fans will be taking to Anfield. Safety officers will evaluate the conditions and decide whether to postpone the match or delay the decision.

An update is anticipated to be provided once the meeting concludes. It's not uncommon for civic safety officers to convene a meeting in response to adverse weather conditions in their area, although such meetings are not required when there is no threat to travellers and workers.

The Met Office's weather watch predicts that Liverpool will experience snowfall for