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
Foul by Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women).
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Jill Baijings.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Mayumi Pacheco replaces Danielle Turner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Gabi Nunes.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt blocked. Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Leah Galton with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Jill Baijings is caught offside.
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