by Things don’t get any easier for struggling Crystal Palace as they host English Premier League title contenders Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Having looked comfortably mid-table before the World Cup break, a miserable 10-game winless run in all competitions has seen Palace drift dangerously close to the relegation zone.
With a huge game against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday, City boss Pep Guardiola looks likely to change his squad for this game, which could see Phil Foden rested in favor of recently benched Kevin De Bruyne.
Below, we’ll outline the best live tv streaming services to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
Star forward Kevin De Bruyne will be hoping to return to form after dropping out for Man City’s recent game against Spurs.
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: When and where?
Crystal Palace host Man City at Selhurst Park in London Saturday, March 11. Kick-off is set for 5.30pm. local time in the UK (12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m. PT in the US).
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Man City online from anywhere using a VPN
If you can’t watch the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add a extra layer of privacy for your devices and connections.
With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. So if your ISP or mobile provider is stuck with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout zone. Most VPNs, like ours Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPNmake it really 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 legal subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should make sure your VPN is set up properly to avoid leaks: Even when VPNs are legitimate, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing properly enforced obfuscation restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is the current best VPN choice for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s usually $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of free access — the equivalent of $6.67 per month — if you get an annual subscription.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Crystal Palace vs Man City live streaming in USA
This EPL clash is being broadcast on the USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or NBC Sports website with a valid connection and can be streamed via FuboTV and Sling TV.
FuboTV is one of the best sports streaming services for soccer fans and, especially for cord-cutters who want to watch the EPL, it carries the USA Network, which broadcasts many games not shown on the Peacock. It’s pricey, though, starting at $75 per month, so if you don’t plan to use FuboTV for the rest of its soccer access — including Serie A, Ligue 1, Liga MX and more — you might be better served by Sling Blue , which also carries USA Network from $40 a month.
Crystal Palace vs Man City live streaming in UK
UK Premier League rights are shared between Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon Prime Video. The game Palace vs. City is exclusive to Sky Sports — shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via the Sky Go app, but cord cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports subscription to stream the game.
The Sky Now subsidiary (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports subscription. You can get a day’s access for £12 or sign up to a monthly plan from £25 per month right now.
Crystal Palace vs Man City live streaming in Canada
If you want to stream Eagles vs. Cityzens live in Canada, you will need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.
FuboTV is the destination for Canadians looking to watch the Premier League this season with exclusive streaming rights for every game. It costs CA$25 per month, though you can save cash by paying quarterly or annually.
Crystal Palace vs Man City live streaming in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL schedule on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every Premier League match live in Australia this season.
With exclusive rights to show every EPL match live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, the Optus Sport streaming service is a particularly big draw for Australian football fans.
If you’re already a customer on the Optus network, you can buy Optus Sport at a discounted price, with discounts reducing the price by up to AU$7 per month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN
- With four variables at play — ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may 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 downloading the game after you’ve enabled your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, sign in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile access point you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network will now appear in the correct viewing position.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main website for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. Having a VPN on your router will also help here, as both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to connect to your services. We usually recommend Brave.
