The Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham was postponed as Storm Ciara caused havoc with Sunday’s sporting programme.
City announced at 11:15am that “extreme and escalating weather conditions” had forced the postponement.
The game at the Etihad Stadium had been due to kick-off at 4:30pm.
Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s @premierleague match against West Ham has been postponed.
“Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s match has been postponed,” said a Manchester City statement.
“This decision has been made by Manchester City’s safety officer following consultation with club stakeholders and officials at West Ham United.
“Further information regarding the rescheduling of today’s match will be published in due course.”
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