Manchester City vs Chelsea 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 Manchester City face Chelsea today in the WSL:

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Match ends, Manchester City Women 1, Chelsea Women 2.

23 March 2025 16:24

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, Chelsea Women 2.

23 March 2025 16:23

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Foul by Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women).

23 March 2025 16:20

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Goal! Manchester City Women 1, Chelsea Women 2. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashley Lawrence with a cross.

23 March 2025 16:17

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

23 March 2025 16:17

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt saved. Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Niamh Charles with a cross.

23 March 2025 16:16

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt missed. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Lauren James with a cross following a corner.

23 March 2025 16:16

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt blocked. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

23 March 2025 16:16

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Attempt blocked. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lauren James with a cross.

23 March 2025 16:16

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Leila Ouahabi replaces Jessica Park.

23 March 2025 16:16