Manchester United vs Aston Villa 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 Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson with a cross.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Gabrielle George.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabi Nunes.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chasity Grant.
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