Manchester City 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 Manchester City face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Laura Blindkilde Brown.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Laura Blindkilde Brown.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Laura Blindkilde Brown replaces Lauren Hemp.
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