Aston Villa vs Manchester 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 Manchester City today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kerstin Casparij.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Offside, Manchester City Women. Kerolin is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Noëlle Maritz replaces Sarah Mayling.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Parker replaces Danielle Turner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Khadija Shaw replaces Vivianne Miedema.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Kerolin replaces Aoba Fujino.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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