Newcastle’s flight to London for West Ham game CANCELLED and Liverpool issue fan statement as Storm Eunice wreaks havoc

STORM EUNICE has forced Newcastle to travel to London for tomorrow’s lunchtime kick-off against West Ham by coach after their flight was cancelled. 

The Magpies were hoping to travel by plane today but Howe said this morning that contingency plans were in place. 

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Eddie Howe’s side were forced to travel by coach to the capital[/caption]

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Storm Eunice caused Newcastle’s flight to London to be cancelled today[/caption]

And after their flight was aborted, the Magpies set off this afternoon on the 280-mile trek to east London by bus. 

In far from ideal preparation, Newcastle’s players face around seven hours on the roads before their 12:30pm start at the London stadium tomorrow. 

Speaking earlier, Howe said: “The only disruption we’ve had this week is our training ground has been disrupted by heavy winds.

“Our training ground is exposed to heavy winds anyway so it has been slightly difficult this week. But nothing else has affected us so we are all good.”

Premier League clubs have been battling to rearrange their travel plans as flights were grounded and transport bosses told millions to stay indoors.

Spurs confirmed their reserve team fixture against Chelsea set for Friday night had been called off.

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And both their senior side and Burnley face having to make long-haul BUS journeys to away fixtures this weekend with planes unable to fly.

Antonio Conte’s men are set to face Manchester City at the Etihad while Burnley are due to head south to take on Brighton.

Liverpool have advised supporters to arrive early at Anfield tomorrow as concerns over Storm Eunice grow ahead of their 3pm game with Norwich.

A club statement read: “Due to the adverse weather conditions across the country, there will be a number of operational changes in place for Saturday’s game at Anfield.

“Arrive in plenty of time – kick-off is scheduled as planned for 3pm GMT but we ask fans to get to the ground early due to potential disruption with travel and routes around the stadium. Turnstiles will open at 1pm.

“Check your travel plan to and from the stadium as this may also be disrupted – please plan your journey in advance and take care on your route to the stadium. Anyone travelling to the stadium by bike must drop off their bike at the Cycle Hub, which is free to use and situated in Stanley car park. Please do not leave anywhere else around the stadium.

“Head to https://www.liverpoolfc.com/matchday/getting-to-anfield for local travel links.

“No external toilets will be open – due to the adverse weather, all external toilets around the ground will be closed. Toilets will be open inside the stadium.

“Anfield’s flags will not be flown around the stadium ahead of kick-off.

“Stadium routes may have to be changed to move safely around the ground. Please listen and follow guidance from our stewards and fan support staff on access points.

“Retail pods and matchday programme kiosks may be closed around the ground, but the LFC retail store will be open as usual and programmes available inside the stadium.”

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