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 Arsenal face Manchester United today in the WSL:
Arsenal WFC 1 - 1 Manchester United WFC
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:57
Delay in match (Manchester United Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:57
Foul by Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:54
Offside, Manchester United Women. Leah Galton is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:53
Foul by Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:52
Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:50
Foul by Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:50
Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:49
Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:47
Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:46
Offside, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:45
Goal! Arsenal Women 1, Manchester United Women 1. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Maya Le Tissier following a corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:45
Attempt missed. Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Anna Sandberg with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:45
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Manuela Zinsberger.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:45
Attempt saved. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:43
Foul by Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:42
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:38
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:38
Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:36
Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:34
Goal! Arsenal Women 1, Manchester United Women 0. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:33
Offside, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:31
First Half begins.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
12:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
10:30
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