Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur 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 Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Match ends, Chelsea Women 5, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 5, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Oriane Jean-François (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Chelsea Women 5, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Eveliina Summanen.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Oriane Jean-François replaces Maika Hamano.
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