Manchester City Set to Face Watford in EFL Carabao Cup Clash at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City will host Watford in a third-round English Football League (EFL) Carabao Cup match on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Etihad Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time (BST), which is 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) in the United States.

Manchester City enters this showdown sitting atop the English Premier League standings, fresh off a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The Citizens managed to salvage a point with a last-minute goal from John Stones, despite Arsenal being reduced to ten men for the entire second half of the match.

Watford, on the other hand, comes into the cup match on the back of a 4-1 defeat to Norwich City in the EFL Championship, leaving them in eighth place in the standings. The Hornets advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup by defeating MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle in previous rounds.

The odds heavily favor Manchester City as the -800 favorites on the money line, with Watford listed as underdogs at +1800. The over/under for total goals in this cup fixture is set at 3.5, with a draw priced at +650.

Renowned for their football prowess, Manchester City have not suffered a home defeat in almost two years. Their performance in the EFL Cup under manager Pep Guardiola has been notable, having secured the title on four consecutive occasions from 2018 to 2021. Last season, however, City saw an early exit with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle in the third round. Guardiola appears keen to reclaim glory in this year’s competition, with pundit Green predicting a clean sheet win for City at -112 odds.

In terms of live broadcasts, viewers in the United States can stream the match live on Paramount Plus. UK fans can catch the game on Sky Sports Plus, while Sky Sports subscribers can access the match via the Sky Sports app. Canadian viewers will need a DAZN subscription, whereas Australian viewers can watch via beIN Sports, which offers both live TV and standalone streaming options.

With several viewing options available globally, football enthusiasts are encouraged to use a reliable VPN service if facing regional restrictions. This ensures access to the game regardless of geographic location, while maintaining privacy and internet speed integrity.