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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Manchester United in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly tries a through ball, but Laura Blindkilde Brown is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Zelem with a cross following a corner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Laura Blindkilde Brown.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Gabrielle George.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Attempt blocked. Alisha Lehmann (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Foul by Danielle Turner (Aston Villa Women).
