Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace 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 Aston Villa face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lily Woodham with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sarah Mayling with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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