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.
Two of those sides meet in the north London derby on Saturday, with Spurs sat seventh in the table ahead of kick-off and Arsenal in fourth – but in good form since the sacking of Jonas Eidevall and under the caretaker guidance of Renee Slegers.
Follow the live action below as Tottenham Hotspur face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Tottenham Hotspur WFC 0 – 2 Arsenal WFC
15:02
Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
15:01
Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Jessica Naz is caught offside.
15:01
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Lia Wälti.
15:01
Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).
14:58
Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
14:58
Clare Hunt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
14:58
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
14:56
Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14:54
Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14:50
Second Half begins Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
14:50
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Kyra Cooney-Cross replaces Kim Little.
14:34
First Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
14:34
Attempt missed. Amanda Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
14:34
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Leah Williamson.
14:32
Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).
14:32
Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
14:32
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
14:30
Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
14:29
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Molly Bartrip.
14:28
Foul by Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women).
14:26
Attempt saved. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
14:26
Hand ball by Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
14:24
Attempt saved. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
14:32
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
14:22
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Emily Fox.
14:22
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Daphne van Domselaar.
14:22
Attempt saved. Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Drew Spence.
14:19
Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).
14:18
Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14:18
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Clare Hunt.
14:18
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
14:16
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Luana Bühler.
14:14
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
14:12
Delay in match because of an injury Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
14:12
Foul by Steph Catley (Arsenal Women).
14:09
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
14:09
Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14:07
Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Arsenal Women 2. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
14:06
Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14:02
Offside, Arsenal Women. Emily Fox is caught offside.
14:04
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
14:00
Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).
13:56
Foul by Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women).
14:14
Attempt blocked. Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Frida Maanum.
14:11
Attempt saved. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Leah Williamson.
13:51
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Amanda Nildén.
13:48
Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
13:46
First Half begins.
13:15
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
11:45
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