After the game was initially delayed, the decision was made to postpone the game, with security and safety concerns cited. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles In a strong statement, the Premier League condemned acts of violence, criminal damage and trespass, saying the security breaches and Covid-19 breaches also contributed to the decision. Their statement said: "Following the security breach at Old Trafford, the Manchester United vs. Liverpool game has been postponed. "This is a collective decision from the police, both clubs, the Premier League and local authorities.