Aston Villa interim manager Shaun Goater said the team "need to be ruthless" after watching their 1-1 draw away to Everton in the Women's Super League.

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.

A late equaliser saw Everton snatch a point in unlikely circumstances against Aston Villa. The Toffees struggled from the first whistle as they could hardly get a handle on the possession, never-mind carve out any meaningful scoring opportunities.

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.

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