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History made! Manchester United Women enjoy their first ever taste of action at Old Trafford against West Ham... but WSL match has NOT be screened after FA officials blocked the side's bid to show match on TV

It was a momentous occasion for Manchester United's Women's team on Saturday as they got their first taste of action at Old Trafford against West Ham.

Casey Stoney's side host West Ham at the Theatre of Dreams in the Women's Super League on Saturday, with the encounter having got underway at 11:30.

And ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford, United's players were pictured adapting to their unfamiliar surroundings as they geared up for WSL encounter.

Manchester United women are playing at Old Trafford for the first time on Saturday
Casey Stoney's United side host West Ham in the Women's Super League at Old Trafford

Casey Stoney's United side host West Ham in the Women's Super League at Old Trafford

Despite the historical day in Manchester, with the women's side usually playing their home matches at their Leigh Sports Village venue, the match was not selected for television.