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
Attempt blocked. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a cross.
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