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EFL League Two Morecambe hope to capitalize on Man City’s recent poor form and cause an FA Cup upset as they take on Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium in a third round clash.
Man City managed just one win in 13 games in all competitions before Christmas — a run that cost the team the defense of its Premier League title. However, the hosts have remained strong with two consecutive wins in this match, the most recent being a 4-1 thrashing of West Ham.
Famously owned by Project 92, made up of members of Manchester United’s famous Class of ’92 team including Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, Salford come into this match after a strong run which has seen them it emerged as a serious contender for promotion from the English fourth level of football.
Below, we discuss the best live TV streaming services be used to watch the game live, wherever you are in the world.
Erling Haaland scored twice in Man City’s 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham at the weekend.
Manchester City vs Salford City: When and where?
Manchester City will face Salford City in this FA Cup third round match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, January 11. Kickoff is set 5:45 pm GMT local UK time, that is 12:45 pm ET or 9:45 am PT in the US and Canada, and 4:45 pm AEDT in Australia on Sunday, January 12.
How to watch Man City vs Salford City game online from anywhere using VPN
If you find yourself unable to watch EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games – that’s where using a VPN comes in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speed on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a good idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to one you Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you can change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You must be sure that your VPN is set up correctly to avoid leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone deemed to be avoiding the proper use of the blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our best VPN pick today for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works on different devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Remember that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Man City vs Salford City match in US
This matchup is exclusively streaming in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 12:45 pm ET on Saturday.
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. With it, you can watch all the FA Cup games this season. Read our review of ESPN Plus.
Can I livestream the Man City vs Salford City game in the UK?
The good news for UK footy fans is that free-to-air broadcasters BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season’s FA Cup, with this game being shown on BBC 1.
Coverage begins at 5:30 pm GMT ahead of the 5:45 pm kickoff.
With the game being broadcast on BBC1, that also means you can watch the game online for free via the network’s on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer.
With an app available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a wide range of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream game.
Livestream Man City vs Salford City in Canada
Canadian soccer fans watching this FA Cup fixture can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Sportsnet is available through most cable operators, but cord-cutters can subscribe to the network’s standalone streaming service Sportsnet Plus, with prices starting at CA$25 per month or CA$200 per year.
Live stream Man City vs Salford City match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport.
With exclusive rights to stream selected FA Cup and all Premier League matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga matches, streaming service Optus Sport is one big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re a customer on the Optus network, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup with a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming FA Cup matches can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. Otherwise, you will need to change the physical address of the file using your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you use (such as your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network can now see the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for easily installing a VPN on your router. In some cases of smart TV services, after you install the sports app on the cable network, you will be asked to verify a numeric code or click on a link sent to your email address in file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router helps too, as both devices appear to be in the right location.
- And remember, browsers can always provide a location even when using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We generally recommend Brave.
