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

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Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women’s Super League today.

The WSL is the top tier of English women’s football with international players from all over the world plying their trade in one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues around.

Chelsea have won three of the past four titles and Emma Hayes’ side will be right in the hunt again, with the likes of Arsenal - champions in 2018-19 – and Manchester City, who have been runners-up for each of the past four seasons, among their competitors.

With the top three sides qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, all 12 WSL teams have plenty to play for, although some clubs’ main ambition will simply be to avoid the drop.

The side who finish bottom will be relegated to the FA Women’s Championship – a fate that befell Bristol City in 2020-21 – and newly-promoted Leicester City, competing in the top flight of the women’s game for the first time, will be eager to avoid an immediate return.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Catherine Bott.

16 October 2022 15:48

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Stephanie Houghton replaces Alex Greenwood.

16 October 2022 15:46

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Julie Blakstad replaces Lauren Hemp.

16 October 2022 15:46

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Attempt blocked. Missy Goodwin (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Natasha Flint.

16 October 2022 15:46

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Leila Ouahabi replaces Laia Aleixandri.

16 October 2022 15:44

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Filippa Angeldahl replaces Deyna Castellanos.

16 October 2022 15:44

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Goal! Manchester City Women 3, Leicester City Women 0. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.

16 October 2022 15:43

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Penalty saved! Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, left footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.

16 October 2022 15:43

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Penalty Manchester City Women. Khadija Shaw draws a foul in the penalty area.

16 October 2022 15:42

Manchester City vs Leicester City WFC

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Ashleigh Plumptre.

16 October 2022 15:39