Liverpool vs Arsenal 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 Liverpool face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emily Fox with a cross.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Mia Enderby.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Penalty missed! Still Liverpool Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) hits the right post with a right footed shot.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Penalty conceded by Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) after a foul in the penalty area.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Goal! Liverpool Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
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