Aston Villa vs Manchester United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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 Aston Villa face Manchester United today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Match ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Manchester United Women 4.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Second Half ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Manchester United Women 4.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth following a corner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Hinata Miyazawa.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Aoife Mannion replaces Jayde Riviere.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card.
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