The highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton has been postponed due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. In its place, Crystal Palace drew 2-2 with Manchester City, resulting in a chaotic atmosphere at Selhurst Park. Al Jazeera brings updates and post-match reactions from the event that unfolded on Saturday, December 12.
After traveling all the way from Australia and saving up to attend the Merseyside derby, 15-year-old Mackenzie Kinsella was left disappointed when the match was postponed due to severe weather conditions. Despite this, he was able to watch Everton's midweek game against Wolves and will still have the chance to see his team in action when they face Arsenal next weekend. Liverpool explained why the decision to postpone was made, citing safety concerns and the ongoing amber severe wind warning in the area.
The highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed due to storm Darragh, which has caused adverse weather conditions in western parts of the UK. Following a safety advisory group meeting and an amber severe wind warning, both teams agreed to postpone the match to ensure the safety of fans, staff, and players. The rescheduled date will be announced in the near future.
The much-awaited Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed due to the severe winds brought on by storm Darragh. In a safety meeting attended by officials from both clubs, it was decided that the risk posed by the storm was too great to hold the match as scheduled. This marks the final Premier League clash between the two teams at Goodison Park.
The Premier League did not disappoint in today's matches, with Chelsea defeating Southampton with a dominant 5-0 lead while Man City also secured a strong 3-0 win against Forest. Everton had a smashing victory over Wolves, while Newcastle and Liverpool drew in a thrilling match. Timber opened the scoring for Arsenal in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, and Villa beat Brentford in a close match. The morning live-text team will have all the reactions and updates on the BBC Sport website, while tomorrow's matches promise more excitement as Fulham takes on Brighton and Bournemouth faces Tottenham.
Arsenal dominated the game against Manchester United at the Emirates in a cagey first half but secured the victory with goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba from set pieces. Mikel Arteta's team stood strong even after facing injury issues in their backline. Despite making six changes from their winning team against Everton, Ruben Amorim's unbeaten run as the hotseat coach for United came to an end. Arsenal's victory puts them in third place behind Chelsea and seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, who were held to a draw against Newcastle.
The Premier League is heating up as teams battle it out on the field. Chelsea and Man City secured impressive victories against Southampton and Nottingham Forest respectively, while Everton continued their winning streak with a thrashing of Wolves. Meanwhile, Newcastle and Liverpool delivered an intense thriller with a final score of 3-3. With commentary from sports experts and former players Emlyn Begley, Michael Emons, Joe Rindl, Tom Rostance, and Pat Nevin, fans can stay updated on all the action through live scores and radio commentaries.
The Premier League provided an action-packed day with Chelsea crushing Southampton 5-1 and Manchester City comfortably defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0. Everton also put on an impressive performance, thrashing Wolverhampton 4-0. Newcastle and Liverpool played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, while Arsenal and Manchester United battled to a 0-0 stalemate. With dominating performances and close draws, the Premier League continues to provide excitement and unpredictability.
Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim is set to call up 16-year old Godwill Kukonki for tonight's Premier League match against Arsenal, as defender Luke Shaw has been ruled out due to injury. Shaw, 29, confirmed the news through an emotional statement on his Instagram story. With left-sided defender Lisandro Martinez also unavailable, Amorim has opted to bring in Kukonki, who has previously featured in the team's matches against Ipswich and Everton. Kukonki's inclusion in the squad adds depth to United's defence, which has been hit with a string of injuries and suspensions.
The Premier League is heating up as Chelsea takes the lead against 10-man Southampton and Manchester City dominates over Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, Everton is beating Wolves and Liverpool struggles to keep up with a tie against Newcastle. Arsenal and Manchester United continue to remain scoreless while Aston Villa's Watkins doubles their lead against Brentford. Join the live updates with Emlyn Begley, Michael Emons, Joe Rindl and Tom Rostance. Commentaries of all matches are available on the "watch & listen" tab. Don't miss out on the action as football remains an unpredictable game.