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 Li Mengwen.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Oona Siren replaces Viviane Asseyi.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Li Mengwen (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
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