The game was scheduled for 4:30pm BST (11:30AM EDT/8.30AM PT) but this has now been postponed. Fans stormed Old Trafford, while United's players were stopped from boarding the team coaches and travelling down to the ground. Eventually the decision was taken to postpone the game shortly after 5.30pm. What did United say?A statement said: "Following discussion between the Police, The Premier League, Trafford Council and the clubs, our match against Liverpool has been postponed due to safety and security considerations around the protest today. "Discussions will now take place with the Premier League on a revised date for the fixture. "Our fans are passionate about Manchester United, and we completely acknowledge the right to free expression and peaceful protest. "However, we regret the disruption to the team and actions which put other fans, staff, and the police in danger. We thank the police for their support and will assist them in any subsequent investigations." What did the Premier League say?They put out their own statement, which said: "Following the security breach at Old Trafford, the Manchester United vs. Liverpool game has been postponed. "This is a collective decision from the police, both clubs, the Premier League and local authorities. "The security and safety of everyone at Old Trafford remains of paramount importance. We understand and respect the strength of feeling but condemn all acts of violence, criminal damage and trespass, especially given the associated COVID-19 breaches. Fans have many channels by which to make their views known, but the actions of a minority seen today have no justification. "We sympathise with the police and stewards who had to deal with a dangerous situation that should have no place in football. "The rearrangement of the fixture will be communicated in due course." What did Liverpool say?They backed the postponement and said: "Liverpool Football Club was in full agreement with the decision to postpone today’s fixture as a result of ongoing events at Old Trafford and the surrounding area. "It is our position that public safety must be the number one factor in any such decision, with the ability to provide a secure environment for the participants, staff and officials being a particular priority. "It was clearly not possible for this to be guaranteed today due to a situation which escalated rapidly. "We will continue to have dialogue with Manchester United, the Premier League and the local authorities to find a suitable date to reschedule. "As soon as we have this information we will update our supporters accordingly." Why were the fans protesting?United were one of 12 ‘founding members’ of a breakaway Super League, only to reverse their decision two days later. On the same day that they pulled out of the tournament it was announced that Woodward would be stepping down from his role. A large number of United supporters have long wanted the Glazer family to leave their club, but protests have accelerated since the announcement of the proposals. What have United fans said recently?On Friday, Manchester United called an emergency fans’ forum where United supporters read out a statement, signed by the “vast majority” of fans, to Woodward before logging off the call. They statement said the fans have “zero trust” in the owners and that they rejected a recent apology by co-chairman Joel Glazer. They also implored the club to “willingly and openly engage and promote the government initiated fan-led review of football” as well as calling on Glazer to personally fund the cost of the club’s early withdrawal from the Super League. What has Solskjaer said?Speaking ahead of Sunday’s fixture, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stressed the importance of “listening to fans’ views”. “It’s important that the fans’ views are listened to and that we communicate better,” he said. “My job is to focus on the football side and that we have the best possible team. As I’ve said before, I’ve been backed, I’ve had great support from the club and the owners and I’m sure I will get the backing again to go one step further. “But I’m so happy that all the clubs agreed that this shouldn’t be the way of moving forward. Then again, when the protests are on, it’s important that they go in a good fashion and that we keep it peaceful.” How else have United fans reacted to the Super League?Hundreds of United fans gathered outside Old Trafford to call on the Glazer family to leave the club last weekend and two days before some fans blocked both entrances to the club’s Carrington training ground. A series of protestors with flags also accessed the first-team training pitch, ahead of United’s training session on Thursday, April 22. What about the other Big Six clubs?The Kroenke family, Arsenal’s owners, have already told fans that they will pay the withdrawal fee incurred from leaving the Super League. Arsenal fans were vociferous about their unhappiness with the Kroenke family, with thousands of supporters gathering outside The Emirates Stadium before their match against Everton on Friday, April 24. Ahead of their 1-1 draw with Newcastle last week, Liverpool fans also lined the streets to protest against the FSG owners. There were similar scenes outside The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium recently, when Tottenham fans held out banners protesting the ENIC ownership group. Is there anything else I need to know?For a closer analysis of how fans have been responding to their clubs’ involvement with the Super League, Go Deeper below. (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Chelsea vs. Liverpool was one of 13 Premier League matches rescheduled in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in the UK. The heavyweight clash at Stamford Bridge was set to be the marquee encounter of Matchweek 8 of the 2022/23 season with the match originally slated to be played Sunday, September 11. Chelsea and Liverpool also had their Matchweek 7 fixtures postponed after the Premier League opted to scratch the entire slate of 10 matches as a show of respect to the Queen. Fulham vs. Chelsea and Liverpool vs. Wolves will also have to be made up as a result. But pushing the Chelsea-Liverpool Sept. 18 fixture was not a symbolic gesture. The match simply could not be held. MORE: A list of all sporting events postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II Chelsea vs Liverpool cancelled by Premier LeagueDue to police staffing needs for the Queen's funeral on Monday, September 19 the Chelsea vs. Liverpool match was officially postponed by the Premier League in a statement released on Sept. 12. "Following extensive consultation with clubs, police, local Safety Advisory Groups and other relevant authorities, there was no option but to postpone the three remaining fixtures of this round of match," Chelsea said in its own statement.
The other two Matchweek 8 games that were postponed were Manchester United vs. Leeds and Brighton vs. Crystal Palace though the latter was previously scratched due to a planned rail strike. Surprisingly, two other Premier League matches in London will go ahead, as Tottenham vs. Leicester City and Brentford vs. Arsenal have been given the green light. It was thought that matches in London were at the highest risk of postponement as the city's police force is stretched thin for the Queen's funeral. When is Chelsea vs Liverpool?New dates for the postponed matches were not immediately made available. The Premier League could face significant struggles around rescheduling the 13 postponed matches, including both outstanding matches involving Chelsea and Liverpool, due to a football calendar that's already plenty congested. The more than one month break due to the 2022 World Cup held for the first time from November-December has led to a more condensed club schedule. Liverpool and Chelsea now have two Premier League matches to make up and few open slot on the calendar, especially due to both teams' participation in domestic and European cup competitions. The following are the only midweek dates available for now, all in 2023:
If neither team makes the Carabao Cup semifinals, that would open up two midweeks in late January (Jan. 24-26) and early February (Jan. 31-Feb. 2). However, further complications could arise should both teams advance to the Carabao Cup final or deep into the FA Cup competition (quarterfinals and semifinals). Those fixtures clash with Premier League matchweeks, leading to additional postponements of league matches. Last season both Liverpool and Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup final, facing off in two matches that finished in penalty-kick shootouts with Liverpool claiming both trophies. And even if both Chelsea and Liverpool are eliminated early in the knockout stages of European cup competition, the Premier League typically steers clear of scheduling matches that conflict with the European schedule given an existing agreement with UEFA that would see the league fined for scheduling conflicting fixtures. |
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