Arsenal vs. Man City live stream: How to watch the FA Cup semi online from anywhere

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The FA Cup's most successful team will need to get past the Cup's current holders if they are to extend their record - read on to find out how to get an Arsenal vs Manchester City live stream and watch the FA Cup clash online from anywhere.

The Gunners have won this tournament on thirteen occasions but come up against a Man City side that are aiming to notch up their tenth successive win at Wembley.

Those victories at the national stadium have seen them win three League Cup finals, two Community Shields, an FA Cup as well as a win in last season's FA Cup semi-final, plus two Premier League wins over Tottenham when Spurs were using Wembley as their temporary home.

Pep Guardiola's side have made easy work of Arsenal during their two league encounters this season. Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta's men come into this game on a high, having beaten newly coronated Premier League champs Liverpool.

It's all set to be a cracking cup clash - read on for full details on how to get a live stream of Arsenal vs Man City no matter where you are in the world with our guide below.

Arsenal vs Man City: Where and when?

Saturday's semi-final takes place behind closed doors at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off set for 7.45pm BST local time.

That makes it a 2.45pm ET, 11.45am PT, start for folks tuning in from the US, and a 4.45am AEST kick off on Sunday morning for folk tuning in from Australia).

Watch Arsenal vs Man City online from outside your country

We have details of all the US, UK, Australian and Canadian broadcasters of this match further down in this guide. If you're intent on watching Arsenal vs Man City, but find yourself away from home then you'll likely run into problems when trying to stream your domestic coverage online from abroad as it's likely to be geo-blocked.

That's where a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be a lifesaver. They allow you to virtually change the ISP of your laptop, tablet or mobile to one that's back in your home country, letting you watch as if you were back there.

VPN's are incredibly easy to use and have the added benefit of giving you a further layer of security when surfing the web. There are lots of options, and we recommend ExpressVPN as our #1 pick due to its speed, security and ease of use. It can be used on a vast array of operating systems and devices (e.g. iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Roku, games consoles, etc). Sign up for ExpressVPN now now and enjoy a 49% discount and 3 months FREE with an annual subscription. Or give it a try with its 30-day money back guarantee. Looking for other options? Here are some alternatives that are on sale right now.

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How to watch Arsenal vs. Man City online in the US exclusively on ESPN

ESPN has exclusive broadcast rights to the 2019/20 FA Cup. This clash will be shown on its regular TV channel, as well as on the EPSN+ streaming service. Spanish-language coverage will also be available via ESPN Deportes.

Kick-off for the Arsenal vs Man City game in the US is at 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT.

If you find yourself unable to access ESPN's coverage because you're out of the country, remember that you can use a VPN to tune into your usual coverage just like you would at home. Of the many options, ExpressVPN as outlined above, remains one of the best services currently out there.

  • Hulu with Live TV - $54.99 per month - As well as giving you access to ESPN, the service also includes its own Hulu Originals and supports a wide variety of streaming devices.
  • Sling TV - $30 per month - In order to get access to ESPN, you'll have to sign up for Sling TV's Sling Orange package. The service also lets you watch on three screens simultaneously and record live TV with its Cloud DVR.
  • YouTube TV - $65 per month - YouTube TV gives you access to ESPN as well as over 70 other TV channels and a free 14-day trial available.
  • AT&T TV Now - $65 per month - AT&T TV Now may be more expensive than the competition but in addition to ESPN you also get access to HBO with your plan. The service allows you to watch over 45 live TV channels and you can also record up to 20 hours of content using its cloud DVR.

SlingTV your best bet

Signing up for SlingTV is the easiest and most affordable way to catch the big semi-final game.

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How to stream Arsenal vs. Man City live in the UK

Saturday's match at St James' Park will be broadcast exclusively on BT Sport 1, BT Sport Extra 1 and BT Sport Ultimate in 4K with coverage beginning at 7pm BST ahead of an 7.45pm kick-off.

New customers can purchase a BT Sport Monthly Pass for £25 per month, which lets anyone buy and watch BT Sport on a month-by-month basis. Now TV devices are supported, as are PlayStation and Xbox consoles, Apple TV, Chromecast Ultra, and selected Smart TVs.

How to stream Arsenal vs. Man City live in Canada

Sportsnet is the rights holder for live FA Cup matches this season in Canada and will be showing all the remaining fixtures live, including this semi-final showdown between Arsenal vs Man City, with kick-off set for 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT.

If you're already a Sportsnet subscriber as part of your TV package, you can stream Sportsnet online at no extra charge. The network is also available on a streaming-only basis with plans starting from just CA$9.99 a month.

Live stream Arsenal vs Man City live in Australia

If you're planning on watching this FA Cup semi-final clash in Australia, then you'll need to have access to ESPN as they own the rights to competition Down Under. The network is available as part of most Foxtel TV packages, you can also access ESPN just as easily via Kayo Sports.

The over-the-top service will let you stream loads of top level sport - including Spain's La Liga and F1 motor racing, all for the very reasonable price of just $25 per month for a basic package, or $35 a month for the premium offering. Better still, Kayo Sports is contract-free and offers a 14-day FREE TRIAL for newcomers to the service.

Kick-off in Australia is at 4.45am AEST in the early hours of Sunday morning. ENDS.

Kevin Lynch