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 Everton face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Everton WFC 1 - 2 Arsenal WFC
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Everton Women. Karen Holmgaard replaces Justine Vanhaevermaet.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Everton Women. Clare Wheeler replaces Katja Snoeijs.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Arsenal Women. Kyra Cooney-Cross replaces Lia Wälti.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius replaces Kim Little.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Arsenal Women. Beth Mead replaces Chloe Kelly.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:23Substitution, Arsenal Women. Caitlin Foord replaces Frida Maanum.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:19Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:18Attempt missed. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:18Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Hayley Ladd.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:17Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo is caught offside.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:12Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:12Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Katja Snoeijs.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:12Attempt missed. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:09Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Hayley Ladd.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:06Attempt saved. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:05Second Half begins Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 1.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:49First Half ends, Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 1.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:48Attempt missed. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:48Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:48Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:46Foul by Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women).
Everton vs Arsenal
19:44Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:43Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Arsenal
20:00Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:41Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:39Goal! Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 1. Toni Payne (Everton Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Katja Snoeijs.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:37Attempt missed. Kim Little (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:36Attempt missed. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:35Foul by Emily Fox (Arsenal Women).
Everton vs Arsenal
19:33Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:30Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Katja Snoeijs.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:30Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Elise Stenevik.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:30Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:27Goal! Everton Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kim Little.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:24Attempt missed. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:23Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:20Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Hayley Ladd.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:20Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:20Delay in match (Arsenal Women).
Everton vs Arsenal
19:12Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo is caught offside.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:10Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Manuela Zinsberger.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:10Attempt saved. Honoka Hayashi (Everton Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kelly Gago.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:09Offside, Arsenal Women. Frida Maanum is caught offside.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:07Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo is caught offside.
Everton vs Arsenal
19:02First Half begins.
Everton vs Arsenal
18:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Everton vs Arsenal
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