Manchester City vs Liverpool: How Storm Dave could affect FA Cup showdown as weather warning issued
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(Credit: Imago) Thu 2 April 2026 14:15, UK Manchester City host Liverpool in the FA Cup this weekend and away fans should be aware of potential delays after leaving the Etihad Stadium.There is a place in the FA Cup semi-final at stake for the side that emerges victorious at the Etihad this weekend.Pep Guardiola’s side are aiming to complete a domestic cup double this season after beating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final last month.Liverpool are in need of a lift after a disappointing campaign, and a cup triumph could go a long way to keeping Arne Slot in a job beyond the summer.With Liverpool’s trip to City kicking off at 12:45pm on Saturday, their travelling supporters could well be affected by a new weather warning from the Met Office, with Storm Dave set to hit the north of England. ⚽ Liverpool Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews, VAR verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Reds fixture. VISIT THE LIVERPOOL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Met Office wind warning could impact Liverpool supporters’ journey back from ManchesterThe Met Office have released a yellow weather warning for wind this weekend that covers all of Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England.It is set to come into effect at 5pm on Saturday and last until 7am on Sunday morning, and Liverpool fans going to watch their team at the Etihad must be warned of possible travel disruption.DateResult8 FebruaryLiverpool 1-2 Man City9 November 2025Man City 3-0 Liverpool23 February 2025Man City 0-2 Liverpool1 December 2024Liverpool 2-0 Man City10 March 2024Liverpool 1-1 Man CityMan City vs Liverpool: Last five games head-to-headThe warning covers all of Liverpool and the outskirts to the east towards Manchester, with some delays to road travel likely.Power cuts could also cause trains to be cancelled, delayed or diverted, so supporters must be aware of possible changes to their plans after the match.What channel is Man City vs Liverpool on?For those who are not making the trip down the M62, the game will be live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.It will also be streamed online on HBO Max UK, with coverage set to begin at 11:30am.Highlights are set to be available on TNT Sports’ YouTube channel after the game, while the semi-final draw will be aired for fans to watch on TNT Sports 1 after full-time in the Leeds vs West Ham game on Sunday. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.