Manchester City vs West Ham United 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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Alanna Kennedy replaces Laia Aleixandri.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Naomi Layzell replaces Leila Ouahabi.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Shannon Cooke replaces Shelina Zadorsky.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Delay in match because of an injury Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women).
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Goal! Manchester City Women 2, West Ham United Women 0. Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Khadija Shaw.
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