West Ham United vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Chigwell Construction 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 West Ham United face Manchester City today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Match ends, West Ham United Women 1, Manchester City Women 1.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Second Half ends, West Ham United Women 1, Manchester City Women 1.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Goal! West Ham United Women 1, Manchester City Women 1. Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Riko Ueki.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Manchester City Women 1. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Vivianne Miedema.
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