Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Fran Kirby is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Maisie Symonds.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Manuela Zinsberger.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Poppy Pattinson.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Steph Catley (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross.
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