Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Chelsea 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Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued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 Chelsea

Lauren James (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

8 October 2023 12:43

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

8 October 2023 12:42

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt blocked. Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

8 October 2023 12:40

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Esme Morgan.

8 October 2023 12:40

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Goal! Manchester City Women 1, Chelsea Women 0. Chloe Kelly (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal.

8 October 2023 12:38

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jill Roord.

8 October 2023 12:35

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt blocked. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Chloe Kelly with a cross.

8 October 2023 12:35

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Millie Bright.

8 October 2023 12:34

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt saved. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

8 October 2023 12:34

Manchester City vs Chelsea

First Half begins.

8 October 2023 12:32