Khadija Shaw, Vivianne Miedema and Yui Hasegawa all showed real attacking threat during Manchester City’s narrow defeat by an impressive Chelsea.

Manchester City slumped to an opening day loss as Chelsea began the defence of their WSL title with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano gave the Blues the lead, before Niamh Charles headed into her own net to temporarily give City hope.

Chelsea held out on the night despite boss Sonia Bompastor having to field a patched-up side with a number of key players absent through injury. 

City trio Shaw, Miedema and Hasegawa were the shining lights for the visitors who created a number of chances, but failed to convert. 

But the night was soured for City by two late injuries to Alex Greenwood and Lily Murphy.

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