Manchester City vs Crystal Palace 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 City face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Match ends, Manchester City Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Manchester City Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2. Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aoba Fujino with a cross following a corner.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Chloë Arthur replaces Katie Stengel.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. My Cato replaces Ashleigh Weerden.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aoba Fujino with a cross following a corner.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Katie Stengel.
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