Manchester United vs Chelsea LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Leigh Sports Village Stadium
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 United face Chelsea today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Goal! Manchester United Women 0, Chelsea Women 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sandy Baltimore with a cross following a corner.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Anna Sandberg replaces Gabrielle George because of an injury.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Delay in match because of an injury Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Ella Toone replaces Grace Clinton.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Elisabeth Terland replaces Melvine Malard.
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