The match at the Etihad has been postponed on the advice of Greater Manchester Police, just over an hour before the game was due to start
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The Premier League game between Manchester City and Sunderland has been called off due to inclement weather.
Whole swathes of the north of England have been battered by rain and wind in the last few hours, and Greater Manchester Police advised that the game at the Etihad should be postponed.
In a statement released by City, the club said they could not guarantee the safety of fans because of the escalating weather.
The statement read: "Manchester City can confirm that this evening’s fixture versus Sunderland has been postponed due to exceptional and escalating weather conditions.
"The safety of those in, around and travelling to the stadium complex cannot be guaranteed. This decision has been made by the Safety Officer and Greater Manchester Police. Both managers and the match officials understand and support this decision."
City and Sunderland will announce a date for the postponed game in due course.
The news will come as a blow to fans who travelled from Wearside, with transport likely to be disrupted throughout the country.
The Blues will now have to bide their time as they seek to keep pace in the title race.
Whole swathes of the north of England have been battered by rain and wind in the last few hours, and Greater Manchester Police advised that the game at the Etihad should be postponed.
In a statement released by City, the club said they could not guarantee the safety of fans because of the escalating weather.
The statement read: "Manchester City can confirm that this evening’s fixture versus Sunderland has been postponed due to exceptional and escalating weather conditions.
"The safety of those in, around and travelling to the stadium complex cannot be guaranteed. This decision has been made by the Safety Officer and Greater Manchester Police. Both managers and the match officials understand and support this decision."
City and Sunderland will announce a date for the postponed game in due course.
The news will come as a blow to fans who travelled from Wearside, with transport likely to be disrupted throughout the country.
The Blues will now have to bide their time as they seek to keep pace in the title race.
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