West Ham United vs Arsenal 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 Arsenal today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Manuela Paví replaces Seraina Piubel.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Dagny Brynjarsdóttir replaces Shannon Cooke.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Rosa Kafaji (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Katie McCabe.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Offside, West Ham United Women. Kinga Szemik is caught offside.
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