West Ham United vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Chigwell Construction 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 West Ham United face Arsenal today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Match ends, West Ham United Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Second Half ends, West Ham United Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Steph Catley.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Dagny Brynjarsdóttir (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Manuela Paví with a cross.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Katie Reid replaces Emily Fox.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Arsenal Women 2. Rosa Kafaji (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Stina Blackstenius.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anouk Denton.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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