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
Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Penalty Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius draws a foul in the penalty area.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Penalty conceded by Amber Tysiak (West Ham United Women) after a foul in the penalty area.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emily Fox.
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