Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United today for a blockbuster tie in the third round of the FA Cup, with a free live stream among the viewing options and the potential to watch from anywhere with a VPN.
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2024
Kick-off time: 3pm GMT / 10am ET
Venue: The Emirates Stadium, London
Free stream: BBC iPlayer
Paid streams: ESPN+ (US) | Optus Sport (Aus)
Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
The third round of the FA Cup, when the Premier League teams enter the competition, is best known for its David vs Goliath ties in which non-league outfits face the countries top teams, as with Tamworth vs Tottenham today. But it also throw up clashes of the titans, and they don't come much bigger than Arsenal vs Manchester United.
Arsenal are the most successful team in the history of the FA Cup, winning it no fewer than 14 times. Manchester United are not far behind in second, their victory last year taking them to 13 titles.
That trophy came amid a period of significant upheaval for Manchester United, which has only intensified this season with the departure of the FA Cup winner Erik Ten Hag and the continued struggles under new boss Ruben Amorim.
However, a spirited draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool at the weekend has boosted confidence at the same time that Arsenal are sorely lacking it. The Gunners have made huge strides in recent seasons but are struggling for form right now and come into this having drawn with Brighton at the weekend and lost to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final.
Arsenal vs Manchester United free live stream in the UK
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Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United in the US
Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United in Canada
Sportsnet is showing Arsenal vs Manchester United in Canada.
You can get Sportsnet on your pay-TV package - prices vary - or you can stream online via the Sportsnet+ streaming platform. A Premium subscription to Sportsnet+, which is what you need to get the FA Cup coverage, will set you back $34.99 a month or $249.99 a year.
Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United in Australia
Fans in Australia can watch Arsenal vs Manchester United on Optus Sport, along with every other FA Cup third round fixture.
Optus Sport subscriptions cost $24.99 a month, or $229 for a year. That will also get you a live stream for every single Premier League game.
Kick-off is at 2am AEDT so it's one for the committed fans in Australia.
Not in Australia right now? You can still access your Optus subscription by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United in New Zealand
Fans in New Zealand can watch Arsenal vs Manchester United on Sky Sport.
You can get Sky Sport as part of a TV package but there's also a dedicated streaming platform, Sky Sport Now, which costs $29.99 a week, $49.99 a month, or $499.99 a year.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: FA Cup history
Arsenal
14-time winners (1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020)
Manchester United
13-time winners (1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2016, 2024)
Head-to-head
15 meetings: Man United 8 wins, Arsenal 7 wins
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