Tottenham vs Arsenal live stream hunters set for a view they weren't expecting in piracy crackdown campaign

Armchair fans trying to watch of this weekend's North London derby illegally online will find a stream, just maybe not the one they were expecting.

Ange Postecoglou takes on Mikel Arteta's injury-hit Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday in what is the pick of the English Premier League games this weekend. Fans from all over the country tune in when the capital rivals clash with each other and unlike some of the other big six clashes down south, this one has tended to be entertaining more often than not.

Of course, many without an expensive Sky Sports subscription will look for alternative methods of watching the action. Often, that means Googling for a dodgy stream online, with various sites offering links to ripped coverage of live matches from abroad. But this weekend, they will in fact be presented with footage of an actual stream of water as part of a campaign against piracy.

BeStreamWise will leading them "upstream" by redirecting them to coverage of a local stream to try to spread the message of the damage they claim illegal streaming does to "rights holders," and will target those seeking to find less than legal sources via Reddit and X.

Kieron Sharp, CEO of FACT, said: “Illegal streaming not only undermines the hard work of content creators and rights holders but also exposes viewers to significant risks such as identity theft, fraud, and malware.

"By choosing legal streaming options, fans can show their true support for their team. Through this innovative campaign, BeStreamWise aims to protect fans and educate them on the dangers of digital piracy. We want to ensure that everyone can enjoy the excitement of the Spurs vs Arsenal match safely and legally.”