Manchester United vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
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 Manchester City today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Dominique Janssen replaces Ella Toone.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Delay in match because of an injury Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Second yellow card to Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Kerolin (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Goal! Manchester United Women 2, Manchester City Women 2. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Elisabeth Terland with a headed pass.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Hinata Miyazawa.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Jill Roord replaces Lauren Hemp.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.
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