Liverpool vs Aston Villa 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 Liverpool face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Foul by Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women).
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Jasmine Matthews (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a set piece situation.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross.
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