The highly anticipated football rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool will reignite on Sunday at Old Trafford, featuring a new manager in the Liverpool dugout, Arne Slot. This match marks Slot’s first significant encounter against the fierce rivals as he aims to guide Liverpool to continue their flawless start to the season.
Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag has previously faced Slot five times in competitive matches, with Slot leading with three victories to ten Hag’s two. However, the two coaches had four encounters in the Dutch Eredivisie, and Slot’s Liverpool notably defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a pre-season match ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. BST local time on Sunday, September 1, translating to 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 1 a.m. AEST in Australia early Monday morning.
Fans looking to watch the match live can do so through various streaming services available worldwide.
In the US, the match will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, requiring a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account for access.
For those in need of a virtual solution due to local viewing restrictions, using a VPN can help. A VPN enables users to change their virtual location, allowing access to the match while also providing an added layer of privacy, especially useful when using public Wi-Fi. Most VPNs, such as ExpressVPN, are user-friendly and legal in countries where VPN usage is permitted.
For UK viewers, the game will exclusively air on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League, and UHD channels. Subscribers can stream through the Sky Go app, while those without a subscription may consider a Now account paired with a Now Sports membership.
In Canada, the game will be available on Fubo Canada, which holds exclusive rights to Premier League fixtures for the season.
Australian fans can watch the match live through the Optus Sport streaming service, which broadcasts all Premier League matches this season. Existing Optus customers can enjoy discounted rates, while new subscribers can start with a standalone monthly plan.
Overall, fans are advised to prepare ahead of the match for their preferred viewing options.