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. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lia Wälti with a cross.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Steph Catley (Arsenal Women) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Kim Little with a cross.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Offside, Manchester United Women. Ella Toone is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Frida Maanum.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Kim Little (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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