Manchester United vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Leigh Sports Village Stadium
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 United face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Emily Fox.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Goal! Manchester United Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard replaces Ella Toone.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Jayde Riviere replaces Aoife Mannion.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily Fox with a cross.
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