After crashing out of the Europa League midway through the week, Arsenal can now concentrate solely on their EPL title challenge, starting with this crucial London derby against crisis club Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Gunners were stunned on Thursday after exiting the Europa League in the last-16 stage after a surprise penalty shootout defeat to Sporting Lisbon. Arsenal fans are likely to be optimistic about that defeat, with many viewing that tournament as a distraction from their greater aim of beating Manchester City and clinching the English Premier League title.
Palace, meanwhile, came into this clash after Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira was sacked as manager on Friday following a 12-game winless run that saw them drift uncomfortably close to the relegation zone.
But to win a game in 2023 Palace seems unlikely to end that drought against an Arsenal side who have the incentive to move eight points clear at the top of the table with a win here.
Below we list the best live TV streaming services to watch the match live, wherever you are in the world.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: when and where?
Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium Sunday March 19. Kick-off is set for 2pm local UK time (10am ET, 7am PT in the US).
William Saliba has been a rock in Arsenal’s defense this season, but he couldn’t stop The Gunners from crashing out of the Europa League against Sporting Lisbon.
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How to watch the Arsenal vs. Watch Crystal Palace online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find that you can’t watch the game locally, you may need another way to watch the game – that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a good idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like ours Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPNmake it very easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK, and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You’ll want to make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it believes is evading properly applied blackout restrictions.
Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great ones VPN offers now taking place.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN choice for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works across devices. It’s normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of free access – the equivalent of $6.67 a month – if you sign up for an annual plan.
Keep in mind that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace in the US
Sunday’s game is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or on the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via FuboTV and Sling TV.
Sling TV’s Blue subscription includes USA Network, making it a great option for those looking to watch EPL action. It costs $35 per month and includes more than 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1.
Can I watch Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace live streaming in the UK?
Oddly for a Sunday game, none of the Premier League broadcasting rights holders in the UK can select this game for live coverage. This is because it was originally scheduled for Saturday and was therefore not included in the game packages that the broadcasters pay so lavishly for.
That also means if you’re traveling in the UK for pleasure or work, you’re likely not able to watch the game as you normally would at home due to geo-blocking.
However, there is one option to get around this. By using a VPNas explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match will be broadcast and proceed from there.
Live stream Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace in Canada
If you want to live stream this EPL clash in Canada, you need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada. The service has exclusive rights to this Premier League season.
FuboTV is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the Premier League this season with exclusive streaming rights to every game. It costs CA$25 per month, although you can save some money by paying quarterly or annually.
Live stream Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL match on streaming service Optus Sport, which will be showing every Premier League match live in Australia this season.
With exclusive rights to show every EPL match live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga matches, streaming service Optus Sport is a huge draw for Aussie football fans.
If you’re already an Optus Network customer, you can buy Optus Sport for a discounted price, with discounts bringing the price down to just AU$7 per month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the Premier League with a VPN
- With four variables at play – your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN – your experience and success streaming EPL matches can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as the default option for ExpressVPN, try the “search by city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble downloading the game after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, sign in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the registered address for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address registered to your account. Second, some smart TVs, such as Roku, don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (such as your phone), so that every device on the Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases, with smart TV services, after installing a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a number code or click a link sent to your email address registered for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, as both devices seem to be in the right location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away location despite using a VPN, so be sure to use a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
