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
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Deanne Rose replaces Missy Goodwin.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Saori Takarada replaces Ruby Mace.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Foul by Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women).
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Catherine Bott.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jutta Rantala.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Mariona Caldentey replaces Beth Mead.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius replaces Frida Maanum.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Kim Little replaces Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Goal! Leicester City Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alessia Russo.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Janice Cayman.
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