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
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Vivianne Miedema replaces Jill Roord.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
First Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, West Ham United Women 0.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Foul by Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Camila Sáez.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Foul by Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women).
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Kerstin Casparij.
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Offside, Manchester City Women. Leila Ouahabi is caught offside.
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