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 Everton today in the WSL:
Manchester City WFC 1 - 1 Everton WFC
Manchester City vs Everton
14:58Match ends, Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 1.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:56Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 1.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:56Attempt saved. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jessica Park.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:55Melissa Lawley (Everton Women) is shown the yellow card.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:55Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:55Gracie Prior (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:52Attempt missed. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:51Foul by Melissa Lawley (Everton Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
14:50Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:50Laura Coombs (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:49Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:45Delay in match because of an injury Elise Stenevik (Everton Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
14:44Attempt saved. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:43Laura Coombs (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:42Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:40Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:39Delay in match because of an injury Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
14:38Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Emily Ramsey.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:39Attempt saved. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:37Attempt missed. Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Laia Aleixandri with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:36Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:34Substitution, Manchester City Women. Laura Wienroither replaces Lily Murphy.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:32Offside, Manchester City Women. Kerolin is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:28Substitution, Everton Women. Veatriki Sarri replaces Katja Snoeijs.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:28Substitution, Everton Women. Issy Hobson replaces Karen Holmgaard.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:26Attempt missed. Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) right footed shot from very close range.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:25Attempt blocked. Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kerolin.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:23Substitution, Manchester City Women. Naomi Layzell replaces Rebecca Knaak.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:23Foul by Melissa Lawley (Everton Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
14:21Attempt blocked. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lily Murphy.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:20Substitution, Everton Women. Melissa Lawley replaces Rikke Madsen.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:18Attempt saved. Lily Murphy (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:14Offside, Manchester City Women. Lily Murphy is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:05Second Half begins Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 1.
Manchester City vs Everton
14:05Substitution, Everton Women. Karoline Olesen replaces Honoka Hayashi.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:49First Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 1.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:49Attempt missed. Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:49Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:44Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:43Foul by Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:41Attempt missed. Lily Murphy (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:38Attempt missed. Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kerstin Casparij.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:37Attempt saved. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:35Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Emily Ramsey.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:35Attempt saved. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kerstin Casparij.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:34Goal! Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 1. Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sara Holmgaard with a cross.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:32Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:32Foul by Jessica Park (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:30Attempt missed. Clare Wheeler (Everton Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:28Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Rebecca Knaak.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:26Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:22Delay in match (Everton Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:26Delay in match (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:22Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:22Attempt missed. Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:19Attempt blocked. Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:18Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:16Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:15Goal! Manchester City Women 1, Everton Women 0. Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lily Murphy with a headed pass.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:12Attempt missed. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:11Foul by Kerolin (Manchester City Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:10Hand ball by Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women).
Manchester City vs Everton
13:02Offside, Manchester City Women. Jessica Park is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Everton
13:01First Half begins.
Manchester City vs Everton
12:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Manchester City vs Everton
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