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
Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Agnes Beever-Jones.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Lucy Bronze.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Sjoeke Nüsken replaces Erin Cuthbert.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Wieke Kaptein (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Niamh Charles.
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