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 Everton today in the WSL:
Manchester United WFC 2 - 0 Everton WFC
Manchester United vs Everton
14:00Match ends, Manchester United Women 2, Everton Women 0.
Manchester United vs Everton
14:00Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 2, Everton Women 0.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:59Attempt blocked. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anna Sandberg.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:58Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:57Delay in match because of an injury Kelly Gago (Everton Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:55Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:54Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Karen Holmgaard.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:54Attempt saved. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:54Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Elisabeth Terland.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:54Substitution, Manchester United Women. Aoife Mannion replaces Jayde Riviere.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:51Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:49Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:49Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:49Attempt missed. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:47Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:47Foul by Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:46Offside, Manchester United Women. Elisabeth Terland is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:43Substitution, Everton Women. Veatriki Sarri replaces Katja Snoeijs.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:43Offside, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:41Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:39Substitution, Manchester United Women. Lisa Naalsund replaces Grace Clinton.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:39Substitution, Manchester United Women. Simi Awujo replaces Leah Galton because of an injury.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:39Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:39Delay in match because of an injury Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:35Offside, Everton Women. Kelly Gago is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:33Offside, Manchester United Women. Elisabeth Terland is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:33Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:33Foul by Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:30Substitution, Everton Women. Melissa Lawley replaces Toni Payne.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:30Substitution, Everton Women. Lucy Hope replaces Clare Wheeler.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:28Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:26Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Martina Fernández.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:26Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:22Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:22Attempt missed. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:20Substitution, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy because of an injury.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:20Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:20Substitution, Everton Women. Elise Stenevik replaces Heather Payne.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:20Substitution, Everton Women. Karen Holmgaard replaces Hayley Ladd.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:20Delay in match because of an injury Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
13:17Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sara Holmgaard.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:17Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:17Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:13Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:11Goal! Manchester United Women 2, Everton Women 0. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from very close range.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:11Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leah Galton.
Manchester United vs Everton
13:10Second Half begins Manchester United Women 1, Everton Women 0.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:54First Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Everton Women 0.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:54Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:51Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Grace Clinton.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:51Attempt saved. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Grace Clinton.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:48Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:47Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:47Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:46Delay in match because of an injury Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:46Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:45Foul by Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:43Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:43Foul by Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:43Attempt blocked. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leah Galton with a cross.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:33Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:27Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:27Attempt blocked. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leah Galton.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:23Goal! Manchester United Women 1, Everton Women 0. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from very close range following a set piece situation.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:23Heather Payne (Everton Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:22Anna Sandberg (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:21Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:20Delay in match because of an injury Heather Payne (Everton Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:19Attempt missed. Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:18Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:16Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:14Delay in match because of an injury Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:11Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:11Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:09Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:09Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:07Offside, Manchester United Women. Ella Toone is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:06Attempt saved. Toni Payne (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Clare Wheeler.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:05Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Grace Clinton with a through ball.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:05Hand ball by Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women).
Manchester United vs Everton
12:05Attempt blocked. Martina Fernández (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Justine Vanhaevermaet.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:03Attempt missed. Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:02Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Dominique Janssen.
Manchester United vs Everton
12:01First Half begins.
Manchester United vs Everton
11:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Manchester United vs Everton
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