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Arsenal v Manchester City LIVE: Result and reaction after Beth Mead’s late equaliser at 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

Luke Baker
Sunday 22 September 2024 15:03
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Jess Park’s stunning strike put Man City ahead against Arsenal
Jess Park’s stunning strike put Man City ahead against Arsenal (The FA via Getty Images)

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:

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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Attempt blocked. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

22 September 2024 14:18
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

22 September 2024 14:17
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Attempt missed. Rosa Kafaji (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

22 September 2024 14:15
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

22 September 2024 14:13
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Foul by Jessica Park (Manchester City Women).

22 September 2024 14:13
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

22 September 2024 14:11
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Delay in match because of an injury Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).

22 September 2024 14:11
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Delay in match because of an injury Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women).

22 September 2024 14:10
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Khadija Shaw.

22 September 2024 14:10
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Arsenal vs Manchester City

Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card.

22 September 2024 14:09

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