West Ham United vs Manchester United 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 United today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Attempt blocked. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ella Toone with a cross.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Li Mengwen (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Attempt blocked. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Grace Clinton.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Foul by Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Offside, Manchester United Women. Elisabeth Terland is caught offside.
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