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:
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Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Offside, Chelsea Women. Mayra Ramírez is caught offside.
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Attempt missed. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Celin Bizet Ildhusøy with a cross.
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Attempt blocked. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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Attempt saved. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa.
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Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
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Attempt saved. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucy Bronze.
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Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gabrielle George with a cross following a corner.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Niamh Charles.
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