West Ham United vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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 West Ham United face Manchester City today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
5 March 2025 19:33
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Kerolin (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
5 March 2025 19:31
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box.
5 March 2025 19:27
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Foul by Lily Murphy (Manchester City Women).
5 March 2025 19:26
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
5 March 2025 19:22
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Delay in match (Manchester City Women).
5 March 2025 19:22
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Laia Aleixandri.
5 March 2025 19:20
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
5 March 2025 19:19
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Delay in match because of an injury Kinga Szemik (West Ham United Women).
5 March 2025 19:18
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Laura Wienroither.
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