Manchester United vs Leicester City 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 Leicester City today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Match ends, Manchester United Women 2, Leicester City Women 0.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 2, Leicester City Women 0.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Nicole Momiki (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julie Thibaud.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Foul by Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ella Toone.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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