The Arsenal vs Man United live stream is a classic FA Cup match-up between two sides who have a storied history in this competition — and you can watch FA Cup games from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
The Arsenal vs Man United live stream takes place today (Sunday, January 12).
► Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 2 a.m. AEDT (Jan. 13).
• FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S. — ESPN Plus
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
These two teams go into the clash on the back of very different performances. The Gunners were held to a draw by Brighton in the league and then beaten 2-0 by Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Ruben Amorim’s side, the current holders of the FA Cup, got an unexpected draw against Liverpool at the weekend and put in one of their best performances of the season. A huge confidence boost heading into this match.
The Red Devils have eliminated the hosts from this competition on more occasions than anyone else. However, Arsenal have knocked out whichever team holds the FA Cup the last 6 times they have been drawn against them and won this fixture when the teams met in the league earlier in the season.
These clubs have faced each other 16 times in the FA Cup and it’s rarely a dull affair when they meet. Read on as we explain all the ways to get a Arsenal vs Man United live stream wherever you are.
Arsenal vs Man Utd team news
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Merino, Odegaard, Jesus, Martinelli, Havertz
Manchester United: Bayindir, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazroui, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund
How to watch Arsenal vs Man United live stream for FREE in the U.K.
Football fans in the U.K. can watch the Arsenal vs Man United live stream for FREE on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. BBC iPlayer is a free service but you will need a valid U.K. TV license.
If you're not currently in the U.K. but have a valid TV license, you can still watch a Arsenal vs Man United live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN – find out more in out NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is a great choice.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer or another service and watch the game just as you would at home.
How to watch Arsenal vs Man United live stream in the U.S.
Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Arsenal vs Man United live stream on ESPN Plus through the ESPN App on a range of devices. While an ESPN Plus subscription does not give you access to regular ESPN content, it will grant you access to thousands of live events, original shows and series that can't be found anywhere else (not even on the standard ESPN service). ESPN Plus is available for $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year.
Even better, ESPN Plus is available in a bundle with both Hulu and Disney Plus for $24.99 a month. That gets you all of the ESPN Plus events and the best Hulu shows.
If you already use ESPN Plus but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Arsenal vs Man United live stream by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Arsenal vs Man United live stream in Canada
Sportsnet has exclusive rights to the FA Cup in Canada, so that's what you need to watch Arsenal vs Man United in the Great White North.
To watch the FA Cup on Sportsnet and its streaming service SN Plus, you'll need a Sportsnet premium subscription. This requires a monthly subscription of CA$34.99 but comes with access to a whole host of other sports from across the world, including out-of-market NHL games, Premiership and Super League rugby. There's also an annual subscription that works out at around CA$20.99 a month.
If you live in Canada and already subscribe to Sportsnet, but aren't at home right now, you can still watch a Arsenal vs Man United live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.
How to watch Arsenal vs Man United live stream in Australia
Aussies can watch the Arsenal vs Man United game on Optus Sport, which has the rights to the FA Cup this season. Optus can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on Chromecast and Apple TV, costing $24.99/month. An Annual Plan is also available for $229.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home.
How to watch Arsenal vs Man United live stream in New Zealand
Sky NZ is the home of the FA Cup in New Zealand and Arsenal vs Man United will be on Sky Sport 1 at 4 a.m. in the early hours of Monday morning. You can access coverage via Sky Sport Now, which costs $24.99/week, $44.99/month or $449.99/year.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow games that are being shown by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
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