Overview

• Aggie Beever-Jones finished Carpenter's low cross and Maika Hamano added a second before Niamh Charles' own goal set up a tense finale.
• New signing Ellie Carpenter impressed at right-back after arriving from Lyon, and keeper Hannah Hampton produced key saves to deny Khadija Shaw and others.
• City created chances under new head coach Andrée Jeglertz, including Alex Greenwood striking the crossbar from a first-half free-kick.
• Late injuries forced Greenwood and Lily Murphy off for City in stoppage time, with the club now awaiting further assessment.
• Chelsea presented record recruit Alyssa Thompson before kick-off without using her, and Arsenal began their campaign by beating London City Lionesses 4-1 with Olivia Smith scoring on debut.