Manchester United vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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 Manchester United face West Ham United today in the WSL:
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Substitution, West Ham United Women. Kristie Mewis replaces Dagny Brynjarsdóttir.
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First Half ends, Manchester United Women 2, West Ham United Women 0.
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Goal! Manchester United Women 2, West Ham United Women 0. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
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Attempt saved. Amber Tysiak (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.
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Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Millie Turner.
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Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Li Mengwen.
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Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
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