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Man Utd to face local rivals City in first ever Women's Super League match

Manchester United have been handed a clash with local rivals Manchester City in their first ever Women's Super League fixture.

Casey Stoney's side won the Women's Championship at the first time of asking last term, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Tottenham to earn a place in the top tier.

United has already made great strides forward despite only being formed a year ago and they are now set to experience a first Manchester Derby on September 8.

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City finished second in the Super League back in May, with seven points separating them and eventual champions Arsenal.