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.

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.

It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides so far, but Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea made it nine wins from nine in all competitions to start the season with Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Celtic in the Champions League.

Follow the WSL’s north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Sarah Rendell. Arsenal were dominant in the first half with good goals from Russo and Maanum. Spurs started the second 45 well but they just couldn’t puncture Arsenal’s defence when they had the momentum and their bubble burst when Blackstenius scored.