WSL champions Chelsea host Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the new season.
Women's Super League champions Chelsea will host Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the new season as the Sonia Bompastor era gets under way.
Bompastor was appointed Chelsea boss earlier this summer to replace Emma Hayes, who left Stamford Bridge after 12 years at the end of last season.Chelsea, the seven-time champions, will once again be the team to beat but Manchester City will be out for revenge after losing last season's title on goal difference.
City, managed by Gareth Taylor, travel to Arsenal on the opening weekend - which could see Vivianne Miedema make her City debut against her former club following her summer move to the north west of England.Crystal Palace visit FA Cup final runners-up Tottenham, while Brighton host Everton. Dates and times for the opening weekend fixtures, which will be played over the weekend of 21-22 September, will be announced in the coming weeks.Sam Smith joins Annie and NickTwo down, two to go - Schauffele eyes slam after Open triumphThe three and a half minutes that has been years in the making
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