Crystal Palace vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Selhurst Park
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 Crystal Palace face Manchester City today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Katie Stengel is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Gracie Prior replaces Alex Greenwood.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Chloe Kelly replaces Lauren Hemp.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Offside, Manchester City Women. Aoba Fujino is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Abbie Larkin replaces Indiah-Paige Riley.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Felicity Gibbons.
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