Women's Super League kicks off amid high expectations with Manchester derby


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester City - Meadow Park, Borehamwood, Britain - May 11, 2019 Arsenal celebrate winning the Women's Super League with the trophy Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - The ninth edition of the FA Women's Super League kicks off this weekend with a blockbuster programme, including a Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, and amid high expectations after record numbers watched England at the World Cup.

Competition is anticipated to be intense among the 12 teams, with a prize fund in place for the first time thanks to the multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Barclays that was signed earlier this year.

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