Just two days after their high-stakes match against Arsenal, Manchester City is set to face Championship team Watford on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola’s squad has established itself as a dominant force in English football, yet it has been nearly four years since they last reached the EFL Cup final, which is England’s secondary knockout tournament.
Watford is currently positioned eighth in the Championship, having secured three victories out of six matches. They advanced to the third round of this competition after overcoming MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, September 24, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 p.m. BST in the UK (2:45 p.m. ET and 11:45 a.m. PT in the US, as well as 4:45 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, September 25 in Australia).
Following their recent Premier League match, Guardiola is expected to make several changes to his lineup for the EFL Cup clash against Watford.
In the US, the Carabao Cup matches will be available for live streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus, which costs $8 a month for the Essential tier or $60 for an annual subscription.
For those unable to watch locally, using a VPN can help to access the game from anywhere. A VPN can also secure your internet connection by encrypting your data, which could be beneficial if you’re on a public network. Most reputable VPNs, such as ExpressVPN, make changing your location simple, allowing you to access the match.
It’s legal to use a VPN to stream sports in countries where VPN usage is permitted, provided you have a valid subscription to the streaming service. However, ensure your VPN is correctly configured to avoid service interruptions or violations of terms of use.
In the UK, Sky Sports holds the live broadcast rights for the match. Viewers with Sky Sports can stream the game via the Sky Sports app on mobile devices; however, content on Sky Sports Plus cannot be viewed through Sky Go on certain platforms.
Canadian viewers can stream the EFL Cup live via DAZN, which has exclusive rights for the match, pricing at CA$30 a month or CA$200 annually. In Australia, fans can watch the EFL Cup through beIN Sports, with access available for AU$15 monthly or a one-week free trial.
Overall, fans across the globe have multiple options to catch the Carabao Cup action between Manchester City and Watford.