Sat Dec 07 13:32:42 UTC 2024: ## Liverpool’s Salah Contract Hopes Rise as Merseyside Derby Postponed by Storm
**Liverpool, England** – Liverpool are increasingly confident that star forward Mohamed Salah will sign a new contract with the club, according to football pundit Gab Marcotti. This positive news for the Reds is overshadowed, however, by the postponement of today’s highly anticipated Merseyside derby against Everton due to severe weather conditions.
Storm Darragh, bringing winds of up to 70mph, prompted safety concerns leading to the cancellation of the match at Goodison Park. A joint decision by both clubs, Merseyside Police, and Liverpool City Council was made following a Safety Advisory Group meeting, citing risks to fans traveling to the stadium. The amber severe wind warning remains in place until 6 a.m. Sunday.
The postponement means the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before Everton’s move to a new stadium will be rescheduled for a later date. Ticket holders will have their tickets honored for the rearranged fixture.
Despite the derby’s postponement, the remaining four Premier League fixtures scheduled for Saturday are proceeding as planned, although fans are advised to allow extra travel time due to the weather. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League by seven points, a margin that could be reduced to four should Chelsea and Arsenal win their respective matches.
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