Manchester City's Premier League clash against West Ham at the Etihad has been postponed thanks to considerations over supporter and employees safety due to Storm Ciara.
Pep Guardiola's side were due to host West Ham on Sunday afternoon, however due to severe climatic conditions the game has been called off.
The country was battered by extreme climatic conditions on Sunday morning, with police advising folks to not leave their homes unless they needed to and consequently the choice was made that the fixture would not go ahead.
A statement from the club read: "Due to extreme and escalating climatic conditions and within the interests of supporter and employees safety, today’s match has been postponed.
"This call has been made by Manchester City’s Safety Officer following consultation with Club stakeholders and officers at West Ham United.
"Further information concerning the rescheduling of today’s match will be printed in due course."
The game was due to be City's last for 2 weeks before their winter break with their next fixture not till February 22 away to Leicester.
Information on when the game will be played has not however been released.
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