
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 Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Manchester United WFC 3 - 1 Crystal Palace Women FC
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:58Match ends, Manchester United Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:58Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:57Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:56Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:59Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:56Delay in match because of an injury Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:52Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Elise Hughes is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:51Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:50Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Ria Öling.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:46Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Molly-Mae Sharpe replaces Josie Green.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:46Goal! Manchester United Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 1. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ella Toone following a set piece situation.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:45Substitution, Manchester United Women. Aoife Mannion replaces Jayde Riviere.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:45Ria Öling (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:45Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:42Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:42Foul by Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Attempt missed. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Elise Hughes replaces Clarissa Larisey.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Annabel Blanchard replaces Mille Gejl.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Ria Öling replaces Indiah-Paige Riley.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:41Foul by Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:39Attempt blocked. My Cato (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:36Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:36Substitution, Manchester United Women. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy replaces Hinata Miyazawa.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:34Delay in match because of an injury Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:37Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:32Indiah-Paige Riley (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:28Offside, Manchester United Women. Ella Toone is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:24Goal! Manchester United Women 2, Crystal Palace Women 1. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:24Substitution, Manchester United Women. Anna Sandberg replaces Gabrielle George.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:22Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:20Indiah-Paige Riley (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:20Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:20Foul by Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:20Attempt saved. Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Grace Clinton.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:17Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:15Attempt saved. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:12Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:11Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
13:06Second Half begins Manchester United Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:49First Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 1.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:54Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:49Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:45Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:45Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Allyson Swaby.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:42Attempt blocked. Indiah-Paige Riley (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:42Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:38Goal! Manchester United Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 1. Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lily Woodham with a through ball.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:35Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:34Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:33Delay in match because of an injury Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:33Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:29Offside, Manchester United Women. Leah Galton is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:30Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leah Galton.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:22Indiah-Paige Riley (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:23Foul by Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:21Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:17Offside, Manchester United Women. Gabrielle George is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:15Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:15Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:25Attempt missed. Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:10Goal! Manchester United Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 0. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:02Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
12:01First Half begins.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
11:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
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