How to watch Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women online for free

Stream live action from this massive Women's Super League matchup.
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TL;DR: Stream Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women in the WSL for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Women's Super League is drawing to a close, and it really couldn't be much more dramatic. Manchester City Women hold the top spot, but Chelsea could catch them if they win their games in hand. There is no room for error, but the league leaders will face a tough test when Arsenal Women come to visit.

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

When is Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women?

Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women starts at 2:15 p.m. BST on May 5. This game takes place at the Academy Stadium in Manchester, England.

How to watch Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women for free

Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women will be broadcast by BBC One, with coverage starting from 1:50 p.m. BST on May 5. Alternatively, you can live stream this fixture 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 tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access this streaming service from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a 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. Connect to BBC iPlayer

  5. Watch Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch WSL live streams without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking 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

  • 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 Women vs. Arsenal Women for free with ExpressVPN.

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

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


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