Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal 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 Brighton & Hove Albion face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lia Wälti.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 4, Arsenal Women 2. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Steph Catley (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Offside, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Victoria Pelova replaces Caitlin Foord.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Charlize Rule replaces Maisie Symonds.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Dejana Stefanovic replaces Nikita Parris.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rachel McLauchlan replaces Jelena Cankovic because of an injury.
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