Erik ten Hag and Pep Guardiola will both aim to set a strong tone for the upcoming season as Manchester United faces Manchester City in Saturday’s Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium.
This annual event, which marks the beginning of the new season, features last year’s FA Cup champions (Manchester United) against the current Premier League title holders (Manchester City).
Both clubs have made limited acquisitions during the summer transfer window. City’s notable signing has been Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes, while they have seen their attacking options reduced after Julián Álvarez transferred to Atlético Madrid.
On the other hand, Manchester United acquired Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and Leny Yoro from Lille, but the latter is expected to be sidelined for a considerable time due to a foot injury sustained in pre-season.
The Community Shield, being the first opportunity for silverware in the new English domestic season, will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Date and Time
The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, at Wembley Stadium, kicking off at 3 p.m. BST, which translates to 10 a.m. ET in the US and Canada, and 12 midnight AEST in Australia.
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City Live Online
If local viewing options are unavailable, using a VPN might be beneficial to access the telecast of the Community Shield. A VPN can prevent your internet service provider from limiting your speed on game day and provides additional security while using public Wi-Fi.
By using a VPN, you can change your virtual location on your devices to access the match. Popular VPN services, like ExpressVPN, streamline this process.
Employing a VPN to stream sports is legal where VPNs are allowed, including in the US, UK, and Canada, provided you have a valid subscription to the service being streamed. It is essential to configure your VPN correctly to avoid leaks and ensure compliance with streaming service policies.
Live Streaming Options for the Match
In the US, the Community Shield will be available exclusively on ESPN Plus, with kickoff at 10 a.m. ET.
UK viewers can rejoice as ITV will broadcast the match live, with coverage starting on ITV1 at 2:15 p.m. BST, allowing for free streaming through the ITVX platform.
Canadian fans can watch the Community Shield live on Sportsnet.
For viewers in Australia, the match will be available on Optus Sport, which has rights to stream every Premier League game this season. If you’re a customer of the Optus network, you can access Optus Sport at a discounted rate, while standalone subscriptions start at AU$25.