Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Manchester City face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Manchester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Manchester City Women. Jill Roord is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Manchester City Women. Mary Fowler is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Manchester City Women. Lauren Hemp is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rachel McLauchlan replaces Marisa Olislagers.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a cross.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa with a cross.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Laia Aleixandri.
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