Chelsea 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 Chelsea face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Delay in match because of an injury Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Naomi Girma (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Molly-Mae Sharpe (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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