Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Follow the live action below as Arsenal face Aston Villa today in the WSL:

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Arsenal Women. Laura Wienroither replaces Steph Catley.

8 December 2024 15:31

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).

8 December 2024 15:31

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 December 2024 15:29

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Goal! Arsenal Women 3, Aston Villa Women 0. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a through ball.

8 December 2024 15:27

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Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross.

8 December 2024 15:26

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Attempt missed. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.

8 December 2024 15:25

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Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Lotte Wubben-Moy.

8 December 2024 15:24

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Attempt blocked. Kenza Dali (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabi Nunes.

8 December 2024 15:24

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner.

8 December 2024 15:22

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Beth Mead with a cross.

8 December 2024 15:20