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Man City vs Man Utd women FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for the WSL opener

AN opening day Manchester derby will always get the juices flowing as City and United go head-to-head for the new Women's Super League season.

And in a new project aimed at improving attendances, Etihad Stadium will host the clash as newly-promoted Red Devils look to upset their noisy neighbours.

 Etihad Stadium will host the Manchester derby as WSL looks to build on England women's success in the summer
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Etihad Stadium will host the Manchester derby as WSL looks to build on England women's success in the summerCredit: Reuters

What time does Man City vs Man Utd women kick off?

This WSL opener will take place TODAY - Saturday, September 7.

It will kick off at 3pm.

The match will be held at the Etihad Stadium, which has a capacity of around 48,000 more than City's normal home at the Academy Stadium.

What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it for FREE?

This fixture will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage underway from 2.30pm.

BT Sport customers can live stream this via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.

Yet, you can also watch the match for FREE via the new .

What is the team news?

Manchester City have seen a number of top players depart including Nikita Parris to French giants Lyon.

Meanwhile, Abbie McManus will be on the red side of Manchester this season, joining United.

But they have brought in seven new stars, including Ellen White - who finished joint top goalscorer at the World Cup in the summer.

As for United, they are in the top flight for the first time, but their promotion saw Alex Greenwood leave for Lyon.

But they have brought Mary Earps back to England after her spell with Wolfsburg.

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