After experiencing a setback last weekend, Manchester City aims to get their title defense back on track as they prepare to face Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
City played to a draw for the second consecutive week in the Premier League, finishing 1-1 against Newcastle, which leaves them one point behind current leaders Liverpool ahead of this weekend’s matches.
They will meet a Fulham team that is enjoying its best start to a Premier League season in over a decade. Currently sitting in sixth place, the Cottagers secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest last weekend, with Raul Jimenez converting a penalty.
The match between Manchester City and Fulham is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, at the Etihad Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST local time, which corresponds to 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the United States and Canada, and 12 a.m. AEST on Sunday in Australia.
For viewers looking to catch the action live from around the globe, we will outline the best streaming services available.
A victory for Marco Silva’s Fulham would put them level on points with Manchester City.
In the United States, the match will be available for streaming on Peacock. To watch the game live, viewers must have a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription.
If you encounter restrictions in viewing EPL matches, a VPN can be useful for accessing games. A VPN helps to enhance privacy and may prevent your internet service provider from throttling your connection on game day. It allows you to change your virtual location on your devices, making it easier to watch the match.
Using a VPN for streaming sports is legal in various countries where VPNs are permitted, including the US, UK, and Canada, provided you have a valid subscription to the service. It’s essential to ensure your VPN is configured to prevent any leaks, as streaming services may terminate accounts that bypass blackout restrictions.
In the UK, no broadcaster has the rights to air this match live because of the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. blackout rule that restricts showing matches during this time to promote attendance in non-league football. Those in the UK traveling for work or leisure will also face challenges due to geoblocking, but using a VPN can potentially help bypass these restrictions.
Canadians looking to stream the match will need to subscribe to Fubo Canada, which holds exclusive rights to all Premier League fixtures this season.
In Australia, fans can watch the EPL matches live on Optus Sport, which offers every Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season. Optus Sport is available for AU$7 a month, with existing Optus network customers enjoying discounted rates. For others, a standalone subscription begins at AU$25.