Arsenal v Manchester City LIVE: Frida Maanum gives hosts early lead as Miedema returns to the Emirates
Follow all the action from Emirates Stadium as last year’s second- and third-placed finishers clash on the season’s opening weekend
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 Manchester City today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Alanna Kennedy replaces Leila Ouahabi because of an injury.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Delay in match because of an injury Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lotte Wubben-Moy.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Offside, Manchester City Women. Aoba Fujino is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Emily Fox.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kyra Cooney-Cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Laia Aleixandri.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Katie McCabe.
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