Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.
Sky Sports' round-up of Sunday's action across the Women's Super League as new signings for Arsenal and Tottenham shine to secure wins for both clubs.
Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Sonia Bompastor's side were denied a winning start to their WSL campaign.
The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Women's Super League.
London City Lionesses started their star-studded era and the new Women's Super League season with a comfortable 2-1 win over Manchester United.
Arsenal will face reigning champions Barcelona in the league phase of the 2026/27 Women's Champions League.
London City Lionesses are the Women's Super League's great unknown. A club modest in size, with flashy budgets and ambitions well beyond what would reasonably be considered possible for a side only promoted to the top flight 12 months ago.
Manchester City were brave when they decided to smash their financial architecture to make Bunny Shaw one of the highest-paid female footballers in the world. To reshape an entire pay scale around one player was previously unthinkable. Most believed they would not be so bold.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland Women | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Southampton Women | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Newcastle United Women | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Leicester Women | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Ipswich Town Women | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland Women | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Southampton Women | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Newcastle United Women | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Leicester Women | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Ipswich Town Women | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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