Manchester City vs Manchester United 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 Manchester United today in the WSL:

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Attempt blocked. Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

19 January 2025 20:34

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Millie Turner.

19 January 2025 20:34

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Lily Murphy replaces Jessica Park.

19 January 2025 20:31

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.

19 January 2025 20:31

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

19 January 2025 20:27

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

19 January 2025 20:27

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Attempt saved. Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from very close range is saved.

19 January 2025 20:24

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Substitution, Manchester United Women. Grace Clinton replaces Ella Toone.

19 January 2025 20:23

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Laura Blindkilde Brown replaces Vivianne Miedema.

19 January 2025 20:23

Manchester City vs Manchester United

Attempt missed. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mary Fowler with a cross.

19 January 2025 20:22