Man Utd vs Liverpool in major doubt just hours before kick off as SEVERE storm warning hits US

MANCHESTER United’s friendly against Liverpool is a major doubt after a severe storm hit South Carolina.

The Premier League giants were due to kick off at 12:45am UK time on Sunday morning.

However, thunderstorms could see the game delayed, or worse, called off completely.

Just hours before the two teams were set to face off, video online has showed lightning striking near the stadium in Columbia.

The National Weather Service, an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts and warnings of hazardous weather, has warned that severe thunderstorms could impact the area until 9pm local time.

The two Prem sides were due to lock horns at 7:45pm.

Storms are a frequent occurrence in South Carolina due to the humid weather.

Even in April golf major The Masters can be affected in nearby Augusta by severe storms.

As of now, there is no suggestion the game is going to be called off.

According to reports online, the pitch also appears immaculate.

The game is expected to be a near sell out – with a near 78,000 capacity crowd.

The Athletic’s James Pearce has described the thunderstorms as “grim” online.

According to reports, vendors around the ground are selling ponchos at half price at $5 (£3.90).

United will be hoping to continue their winning ways during preseason, fresh from a 3-2 victory over Real Betis.

However, they will have to do so without new £52million signing Leny Yoro and striker Rasmus Hojlund, who both got injured in their friendly defeat to Arsenal.

Liverpool go into the clash with United on the back of an impressive 2-1 win over last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal.

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