Reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City will face a challenging home match against a resurgent Brentford on Saturday after the international break.
Pep Guardiola’s squad has maintained an impressive form, winning all three of their opening matches. A significant contributor to this success has been the exceptional Erling Haaland, who has scored consecutive hat-tricks in City’s last two games.
Brentford, aiming to disrupt City’s perfect season start, has historically performed well against them, with the West London club winning two of their last six encounters.
Brentford has enjoyed a strong start to the current season, recording victories against Crystal Palace and Southampton, despite a loss to Liverpool, in which they put forth a commendable performance. They will be looking to challenge another title contender as they prepare for this match.
Manchester City will host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, September 14, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. BST. This translates to 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the United States and Canada, and a 12 a.m. AEST start for Australian viewers on Sunday.
For viewers looking to watch the match live, various streaming options are available.
In the US, the match will be streamed on Peacock. A Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription is required to watch the game live.
For those unable to access local EPL broadcasts, using a VPN can be beneficial. A VPN allows users to change their virtual location to access streaming services and is also useful for maintaining privacy and preventing internet throttling on game day.
Using a VPN legally to watch or stream sports is permitted in countries where VPNs are allowed, such as the US, UK, and Canada, provided users have a valid subscription to the streaming service.
In the UK, the game cannot be broadcast live due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. blackout rule designed to protect attendance at lower-tier matches. However, viewers in the UK can use a VPN to set their location to a country where the match is being aired.
In Canada, fans can stream the match through Fubo Canada, which has exclusive rights to all Premier League games this season.
Australian viewers can watch the EPL matches live on Optus Sport, which is showing every Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season. Optus Sport is available from AU$7 per month for existing Optus customers, while new subscribers can access the service starting at AU$25 per month.
For tips on streaming the Premier League with a VPN, users should ensure that their VPN is configured correctly to avoid streaming issues while respecting the legalities of the service.