Manchester United vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Marika Bergman-Lundin replaces Katrina Gorry.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Gabrielle George replaces Leah Galton.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Camila Sáez (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kristie Mewis with a cross following a corner.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Simi Awujo.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Foul by Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Elisabeth Terland.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Simi Awujo replaces Dominique Janssen.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Dominique Janssen.
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