Adelaide United

Melbourne Victory A-League leaders Melbourne Victory can consolidate top spot when they host cellar-dwellers Newcastle Jets on Friday.

Perth Glory ended a turbulent A-League season with a 2-1 win at Western Sydney Wanderers, while Adelaide United beat Melbourne City 4-1.

Sydney Sydney FC only need a draw to finish second in the A-League, while Melbourne Victory look set to seal the Premier's Plate.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat expects Besart Berisha to be much-improved when his side face Brisbane Roar for the second time in four days on Saturday.

Adelaide United will face a semi-final against Sydney FC next weekend after Awer Mabil's late strike consigned Brisbane Roar to defeat.

Alex Brosque Sydney will take on fierce rivals Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand Final after seeing off Adelaide United 4-1 on Saturday.

Ten-man Melbourne Victory played out a dogged 0-0 draw with Adelaide United as the opening round of A-League continued on Friday.

The A-League starts on Thursday and Melbourne Victory are favourites to defend their crown.

Newcastle Jets Adelaide United crashed back to earth with a thud after winning the FFA Cup, going down 2-1 at Newcastle Jets on Friday.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory will have to get used to life without talisman Mark Milligan, who is suspended ahead of the local derby.