Just two days after their top-of-the-table match against Arsenal, Manchester City will face Championship side Watford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Despite Manchester City’s reputation as a dominant force in English football, it has been nearly four years since they reached the EFL Cup final.
Watford is currently positioned eighth in the Championship, having secured three victories from six matches. They advanced to the third round of this tournament with wins over MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, September 24, with kickoff at 7:45 p.m. BST in the UK, 2:45 p.m. ET, 11:45 a.m. PT in the US, and 4:45 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, September 25 in Australia. Following their recent Premier League game, City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to make several changes to the lineup.
In the US, the match will be streamed live on Paramount Plus, which offers subscription options starting at $8 a month for its Essential tier or $60 annually.
Viewers in the UK can catch the game live on Sky Sports, specifically through the new Sky Sports Plus service, while those without a subscription can use a Now account with a Sports membership.
In Canada, fans can stream the EFL Cup live through DAZN, which holds exclusive rights to the match. A subscription costs CA$30 monthly or CA$200 yearly.
In Australia, the game will be available on beIN Sports, which can be accessed with a standalone subscription for AU$15 per month or AU$130 annually, and currently offers a one-week free trial.
For those looking to access the match from different locations using a VPN, it’s important to have a legitimate streaming subscription and ensure the VPN is set up correctly to avoid any issues with the streaming service.