Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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 Arsenal face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Match ends, Arsenal Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 0.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Second Half ends, Arsenal Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 0.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Arsenal Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 0. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Lia Wälti.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Reid.
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