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How to watch Arsenal vs. Liverpool online for free

It's arguably the biggest game from the third-round of the FA Cup, and you can watch for free.
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TL;DR: Stream Arsenal vs. Liverpool in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The third-round of the FA Cup is delivering some massive matches, including Sunderland vs. Newcastle United, Manchester City vs. Huddersfield Town, and Middlesbrough vs. Aston Villa. Those are all great, but the star of the show is Arsenal vs. Liverpool. And you can watch this fantastic fixture from anywhere in the world with a simple hack.

If you want to watch Arsenal vs. Liverpool for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Arsenal vs. Liverpool in the FA Cup?

Arsenal and Liverpool will kick off at 4:30 p.m. GMT on Jan. 7 at the Emirates Stadium.

How to watch Arsenal vs. Liverpool for free

You can watch the FA Cup fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 4 p.m. GMT on Jan. 7. You can also live stream this fixture for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can connect to BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Steam Arsenal vs. Liverpool for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream games like Arsenal vs. Liverpool before recovering your investment.

This could be the best time to make use of that money-back guarantee, because you can use this same process to watch the Australian Open on 9Now for free this month. What do you have to lose?

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Arsenal vs. Liverpool for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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