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
Foul by Jessica Park (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a cross.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Pauline Bremer is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lauren Hemp.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Naomi Layzell (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Poppy Pattinson.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Vicky Losada (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
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