Storm Amy has caused sections of Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium to close, but the club has confirmed that Sunday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace will proceed as planned. The storm, which has battered Britain with fierce winds and torrential rain, provided the stadium with its first major test since opening.
In a statement, Everton announced that Everton Way and the Originals Fan Wall have been closed to visitors for safety reasons. The club assured fans that the closures would not affect preparations for the 2pm kick-off on Sunday.
Everton currently sit ninth in the Premier League with two wins from six matches under manager David Moyes. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 19 games across all competitions and could top the table with a win and favourable results elsewhere.
Moyes also addressed the recent suspension of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, noting that the PGMOL has acknowledged the yellow cards leading to the ban were incorrect. He expressed sympathy for the player and confirmed that Dewsbury-Hall is back playing. On Jack Grealish's omission from the England squad, Moyes praised the winger's form and expressed confidence in his continued development.
After this weekend, Premier League action will pause for the international break.
