How to watch Manchester City vs. Salford City online for free

Access free live streams of the FA Cup from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Salford City in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The FA Cup is all about the plucky underdog story, and that's exactly what you're getting from Manchester City vs. Salford City. The Premier League champions might be struggling of late, but surely they'll roll over their neighbors? It is the FA Cup though, so you never know.

If you want to watch Manchester City vs. Salford City in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Manchester City vs. Salford City?

Manchester City vs. Salford City in the FA Cup starts at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Jan. 11. This fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium.

How to watch Manchester City vs. Salford City for free

Manchester City vs. Salford City in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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

Access a free live stream of Manchester City vs. Salford City 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. Live stream Manchester City vs. Salford City for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Manchester City vs. Salford City without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream this game before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 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 free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 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.

Stream Manchester City vs. Salford City in the FA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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


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