Liverpool will take on Brighton in the Premier League at Anfield, with the club revealing the decision surrounding the game amid concerns over a possible postponement due to Storm Boelo

Liverpool has announced that the Premier League fixture against Brighton at Anfield will be going ahead, amid the risk of postponement due to Storm Boelo.

The storm has impacted the north of the UK throughout the weekend, with the Met Office placing a yellow warning for wind in the Merseyside area that is expected to last until 9pm (GMT) on Sunday. With conditions causing cancellations to events elsewhere, there had been a risk that the match wouldn't go ahead, but the club has since revealed that the match will be played as planned.

The statement reads: "Liverpool FC’s fixtures at Anfield and St Helens Stadium today will both go ahead as planned. The men’s team host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and the women’s team are facing London City Lionesses in the Barclays Women’s Super League, with each kicking off at 2pm GMT.

"Due to the very windy weather, please take care if you are travelling to either game, plan your journey in advance and give yourself extra time. Club stewards will be on hand at both stadiums to assist supporters – please follow their guidance when you arrive. We wish you safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you to Anfield and St Helens Stadium."

The men's and women's matches have been one of several games at risk of postponement on Sunday, due to the weather conditions in the area, with Manchester United's match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford among those that has come into question.

There has been several travel warnings for those making their way to Anfield, particularly with train operators. Avanti West Coast has warned against traveling further north than Preston, while the operator is running a reduced service due to speed restrictions following the conditions. ScotRail, LNER, TransPennine Express, and services across Wales are also impacted.

While safety has been a priority, an early decision has been made that both Liverpool games can go ahead, giving supporters plenty of time to plan their routes.

For the men's team, Andoni Iraola will be hoping to end a six-month wait for a Premier League win at Anfield, with the Reds struggling to pick up momentum at home in the division.

With three wins and three draws from the opening seven matches, there is an opportunity for Liverpool to climb up the table and put pressure on the teams above them. Among those teams is the opposition, Brighton, which has picked up an impressive five wins and one draw so far.

Iraola's side will need to be at their best to pick up a win against one of the most in-form teams in the league, with a win likely to be a real statement of intent for a tough week ahead.

"I think they are doing incredibly well," the head coach said ahead of the meeting with Brighton. "They deserved all the praise they are getting and I think there is little doubt there. I think it’s a team that is very well coached, already I think it’s the third season of Fabian [Hurzeler].

"They are very good in every phase of the game. Without the ball they are, for me, one of the best teams and obviously with the ball also they have good quality and we have to be at our very best to beat Brighton because now they are with confidence. But I also see my team in a good place."

As for the women's team, the Reds have struggled so far this season with two wins from the first six games, which has the side in the lower half of the Women's Super League table.

It doesn't get much easier for Gareth Taylor, as Liverpool takes on London City Lionesses, which has taken the league by storm this season with five wins from the opening six, creating a tough task.