One of football’s most intense rivalries is set to take center stage on Sunday as Manchester United prepares to host Liverpool at Old Trafford, featuring a new manager in the dugout for Liverpool. Arne Slot will be taking charge of his first match against United, as Liverpool aims to continue their flawless start to the current season.
United’s head coach, Erik ten Hag, has previously faced off against Slot five times in competitive matches, with Slot emerging victorious on three occasions. Interestingly, four of their encounters occurred in the Dutch Eredivisie, but this season, Slot’s Liverpool managed to secure a 3-0 win over United in a pre-season match prior to the 2024/25 campaign.
The highly anticipated match between Manchester United and Liverpool is scheduled for Sunday, September 1, with kick-off at 4 p.m. BST. For viewers in the United States and Canada, this translates to 11 a.m. ET and 8 a.m. PT, while Australian fans can catch the action at 1 a.m. AEST on Monday morning.
For those looking to watch the match live, various streaming options are available:
In the United States, the match will be broadcasted on NBC and can be streamed through Peacock. A Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account is required for live viewing.
For international viewers unable to access the EPL matches, using a VPN can facilitate viewing from different locations. A VPN also protects against internet speed throttling and offers privacy while traveling on public Wi-Fi. By virtually changing their location, users can access the game, with popular options like ExpressVPN often recommended.
In the UK, the match will be exclusive to Sky Sports, which will air the game on its Main Event, Premier League, and UHD channels. Those already subscribed to Sky Sports can use the Sky Go app to stream the game.
In Canada, Fubo Canada holds exclusive streaming rights for all Premier League fixtures, making it the go-to service for viewers.
Australian fans can watch the match live on Optus Sport, which has exclusive rights to stream every Premier League match this season. Current Optus customers can access the service for as little as AU$7 per month, while a standalone subscription starts at AU$25.
With the excitement building, football fans around the world are gearing up for this clash between two of the sport’s most storied clubs.