Manchester United v Aston Villa live stream: how to watch the Premier League wherever you are in the world
Watch a Manchester United v Aston Villa live stream, as the Red Devils look to maintain their fine form
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Manchester United v Aston Villa live stream, Sky Sports, Friday 1 January, 8.00pm GMT
Manchester United and Aston Villa will both be looking to maintain their unbeaten runs when they meet at Old Trafford on New Year’s Day.
United left it late last time out, but Marcus Rashford’s deflected goal in second-half stoppage time earned them a 1-0 victory over Wolves. The Red Devils have now gone nine games unbeaten in the Premier League, seven of which have ended with them collecting all three points. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side go into this game in second place in the table, and a title challenge no longer looks entirely out of the question. United’s home form has picked up too, with back-to-back wins at Old Trafford against Leeds and Wolves.
Villa have their own unbeaten run to protect, with Dean Smith’s side having avoided defeat in their last five matches. They have only conceded one goal in that time - Olivier Giroud’s header for Chelsea last time out - and are arguably the most improved team in the Premier League this season. Only Manchester City have conceded fewer goals than Villa so far this term, while a new-look front three of Bertrand Traore, Ollie Watkins and Anwar El Ghazi provides plenty of firepower in the final third.
United will have to make do without long-term absentees Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones, but Victor Lindelof could return after missing the Wolves game. Even if the Sweden international is available, though, Solskjaer may opt to continue with Eric Bailly as Harry Maguire’s partner in the heart of the backline.
Villa will be unable to call upon the services of Trezeguet, who is still nursing a thigh injury. Wesley Moraes is closing in on a return from a knee problem, and Ross Barkley could be named in the matchday squad following his own spell on the sidelines. Tyrone Mings is also available again following a one-game suspension.
Kick-off is at 8.00pm GMT and the game is being shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK. See below for watching details where you are.
Use a VPN to watch a Manchester United v Aston Villa live stream from outside your country
If you’re on holiday or just simply out of the country, your domestic on-demand services won’t work – the broadcaster knows exactly where you are from your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked, which is annoying if you’ve paid a subscription fee and don't want to use an illegal, buffering stream that makes you miss another Jose Mourinho tantrum. And that's where we recommend ExpressVPN (more on which below).
All you need to do is get a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to get beyond such aggravations (assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs). A VPN creates a private connection between your device and the internet, meaning suppliers can’t work out where you are and what you’re doing. The info going to and from is entirely encrypted.
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How to watch a Premier League live stream in the UK
Sky Sports and BT Sport are the two main players once again, but Amazonalso have a slice of the pie in 2019/20.
If you don’t want to commit to a monthly contract, then NOW TV are currently offering up their Sky Sports Monthly Pass for just £9.99 (usual price £16.99) – it'll get you access to all of their Premier League and Football League offerings, including this game. Hurry, though: this offer ends at 23:59 BST on September 30.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for US subscribers
NBC Sports and Telemundo are the Premier League rights holders (in English and Spanish respectively). The Premier League Pass will give you 380 matches live to stream on-demand, plus shows highlights, analysis and on-demand replays for $64.99. For a cheaper alternative, the Matchday Pass showcases 140 live games for $39.99.
Head back to our VPN advice so you can take advantage when you're out of the country.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for Canadian subscribers
DAZN subscribers can watch every single Premier League game in 2019/20 – and it gets better. After a one-month free trial, you'll only have to pay a rolling $20-a-month fee, or make it an annual subscription of $150.
Want in while you're out of Canada? Scroll back up and check out the VPN offers above.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for Australian subscribers
Optus Sport are offering every game of the Premier League season for just $14.99/month for non-subscribers, which you can get via your Fetch TV box and all of the other friendly streaming devices.
To take advantage while you're not Down Under, follow the VPN advice towards the top of this page.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for New Zealand subscribers
Spark Sportare serving up all 380 games – plus various highlights and magazine shows throughout the week – for $19.99 a month, after a one-month trial.
It's also available via web browsers, Apple/Android devices, Google Chromecast and some Samsung TVs; Apple TV and Smart TV compatibility should be coming later in the year.
Check out our VPN deals to watch when you’re not in New Zealand.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for Malaysian subscribers
Astrohas secured Premier League rights for three seasons from 2019/20, and have every game available for viewing.
How to watch a Premier League live stream for Singaporean subscribers
You can watch all matches live with Singtel's Sports Plus, with current non-contract deal from $49.90.
For tips on how to view when you're out of the country, scroll back up for our VPN offers.
