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 Crystal Palace today in the WSL:

Arsenal WFC 1 - 0 Crystal Palace Women FC

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

15:08

Attempt missed. Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kim Little.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

15:09

Attempt blocked. Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

15:06

Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

15:05

Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

15:04

Second Half begins Arsenal Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 0.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:47

First Half ends, Arsenal Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 0.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:47

Attempt saved. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kim Little.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:47

Attempt blocked. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kim Little.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:46

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Lily Woodham.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:47

Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily Fox with a cross.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:44

Foul by Beth Mead (Arsenal Women).

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:42

Foul by Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women).

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:42

Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:41

Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:40

Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:40

Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily Fox with a cross.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:35

Attempt missed. My Cato (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Stengel with a through ball.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:30

Attempt missed. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kim Little following a corner.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:29

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Katrine Veje.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:30

Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:21

Attempt saved. Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by My Cato.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:20

Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo is caught offside.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:11

Shae Yañez (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:13

Foul by Beth Mead (Arsenal Women).

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:08

Goal! Arsenal Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 0. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a cross following a corner.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:05

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Hayley Nolan.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:02

Offside, Arsenal Women. Beth Mead is caught offside.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

14:01

First Half begins.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

13:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

12:00

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