Arsenal v Manchester City LIVE: Result and reaction after Beth Mead’s late equaliser at the Emirates
Follow all the action from Emirates Stadium as last year’s second- and third-placed finishers clash on the season’s opening weekend
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 Arsenal face Manchester City today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Match ends, Arsenal Women 2, Manchester City Women 2.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Second Half ends, Arsenal Women 2, Manchester City Women 2.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Foul by Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Rosa Kafaji (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Katie McCabe.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Foul by Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
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