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
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Steph Catley (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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