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:
Manchester United WFC 1 - 0 West Ham United LFC
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:44
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Kinga Szemik.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:44
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Kinga Szemik.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:42
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Dagny Brynjarsdóttir.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:42
Attempt missed. Millie Turner (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:42
Attempt blocked. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:38
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:35
Delay in match (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:34
Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:31
Goal! Manchester United Women 1, West Ham United Women 0. Geyse (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:30
Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:30
Emma Harries (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:28
Foul by Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:28
Foul by Emma Harries (West Ham United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:28
Offside, West Ham United Women. Emma Harries is caught offside.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:28
Attempt missed. Li Mengwen (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:25
Attempt missed. Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:24
Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Grace Clinton following a fast break.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:21
Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:21
Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ella Toone.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:19
Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:19
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:18
Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:15
Foul by Geyse (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:16
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:10
Attempt blocked. Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Grace Clinton with a cross.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:28
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:09
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:21
Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from very close range is blocked.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:05
Foul by Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:04
Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
12:03
First Half begins.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
11:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
10:00
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