Manchester United vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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:
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Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Kerolin (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
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Second Half begins Manchester United Women 1, Manchester City Women 2.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Anna Sandberg replaces Gabrielle George.
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First Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Manchester City Women 2.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Foul by Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women).
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