Aston Villa vs Leicester City 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 Leicester City today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Delay in match because of an injury Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Shana Chossenotte.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Sophie Howard.
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