Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Li Mengwen.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Alanna Kennedy (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Julie Blakstad (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Chloe Kelly (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jill Roord.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Alanna Kennedy (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Tatiana Pinto (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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