West Ham vs Aston Villa: A New Era Begins

In an exciting matchup this Saturday, West Ham is set to take on Aston Villa at the London Stadium. This game marks the beginning of a new chapter for West Ham, as they start their campaign under the guidance of their new manager, Julen Lopetegui.

The Hammers have been busy in the transfer market, making eight significant signings worth over £120 million, including stars like Argentina’s World Cup winner Guido Rodríguez and Germany’s striker Niclas Füllkrug.

Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, had a fantastic season last year. They finished fourth in the league and secured a spot in this season’s Champions League. This time around, they have also injected fresh talent into their squad, spending more than £150 million on recruits like Amadou Onana from Everton and Ian Maatsen from Chelsea.

However, Villa’s journey may be challenging as they miss key players Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby. The clash between these two teams promises to be thrilling, especially with the Hammers looking to set a strong tone for their season ahead.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. BST, which is 12:30 p.m. ET in the US and Canada, and for viewers in Australia, that’s a late-night kickoff at 2:30 a.m. AEST on Sunday.

Fans in the US can catch the game on the USA Network, available through cable packages or streaming services like Sling TV. Sling’s Blue plan includes the USA Network for $40 a month, providing access to over 40 channels.

In the UK, Sky Sports will have exclusive coverage, offering options to stream through the Sky Go app. For those who prefer online streaming, Now TV provides a Now Sports membership, allowing fans to join for a day at £15 or subscribe monthly.

For Canadian viewers, Fubo Canada remains the go-to service, offering exclusive rights to all Premier League fixtures this season, starting at CA$30 per month. Meanwhile, fans down in Australia can enjoy every match live through Optus Sport, which offers competitive pricing for subscribers, even lowering rates for existing Optus customers.