Leicester City vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from King Power 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 Leicester City face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Daphne van Domselaar.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Shana Chossenotte.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Delay in match because of an injury Lize Kop (Leicester City Women).
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Rosa Kafaji replaces Katie McCabe.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Shana Chossenotte replaces Noémie Mouchon.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Courtney Nevin replaces Catherine Bott.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stina Blackstenius.
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