Manchester United vs Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Match ends, Manchester United Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Delay in match because of an injury Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Elise Hughes is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Ria Öling.
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