Chelsea 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 Chelsea face Arsenal today in the WSL:
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Match ends, Chelsea Women 1, Arsenal Women 0.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Delay in match because of an injury Maika Hamano (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Maika Hamano.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Maika Hamano (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucy Bronze with a through ball.
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