Crystal Palace and Manchester City face off this Friday at 8:00 PM (UK time) for the second matchday of the Premier League. The Eagles, still reeling from their defeat at Everton, host the Sky Blues at Selhurst Park. The match can be followed live on Sky Sports in the UK, while viewers in the United States can catch it on USA Network. In Australia, Stan Sport will broadcast the game starting at 5:00 AM on Saturday morning.

How to watch Crystal Palace vs. Man City for free from abroad

Technically, the match is not available for free, but there is a workaround for American viewers. USA Network, the U.S. broadcaster, is accessible via platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream, all of which offer free trials for new customers. In Australia, Stan Sport also provides a free trial, while in Europe, a VPN can bypass geographic restrictions.  

Sky Sports, USA Network, and Stan Sport: TV and streaming options

In the UK, Sky Sports holds the Premier League broadcasting rights and offers two dedicated channels: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscriptions start at £35 per month on long-term contracts or £22 for existing Sky TV customers. A no-commitment option is also available via Now TV. In France, subscribers to beIN Sports or Canal+ can watch the match depending on their package. In the United States, USA Network will air the clash at 3:00 PM (local time). Fans can subscribe through YouTube TV (10-day trial), DirecTV Stream (5 days), Hulu+Live TV (3 days), or Sling Blue. In Australia, Stan Sport offers a subscription starting at AUD $29.99 per month, including the Premier League and the Champions League. The Basic with Ads plan reduces the price from AUD $32 to AUD $29.99.

Crystal Palace seeking a response after heavy loss at Everton

Pierre Sage and his men started their season with a 2-0 defeat at Everton, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. Four big chances went begging, a lack of composure that the Eagles cannot afford against Manchester City. Dwight McNeil, returning against his former club, was named in the starting XI, while Jørgen Strand Larsen was relegated to the bench in favor of Jean-Philippe Mateta. Over at City, Enzo Maresca rescued his side late against Bournemouth, with decisive strikes from Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol following Marcus Tavernier’s opener. The Sky Blues have lost just once in five years to Crystal Palace, in the FA Cup final. With the potential arrival of Ayyoub Bouaddi (£85.6m) and rumors swirling around Enzo Fernández, Maresca’s squad is brimming with ambition. *FourFourTwo* predicts a 3-1 Manchester City victory, with Erling Haaland seeking his first goal of the season. The clash looks set to be a stern test for both sides in Selhurst Park’s electric atmosphere.