After being crowned Asian champions in November, 2013-14 A-League runners-up Western Sydney have endured a nightmare season domestically, languishing two points adrift at the bottom of the table.
Having only managed one win in 16 matches this season after last week's late 2-1 loss at Adelaide United, Wanderers - who have two games in hand - are outsiders for Saturday's hosting of fifth-placed Sydney at Pirtek Stadium.
Tony Popovic's men will also be without suspended duo Matthew Spiranovic and Mateo Poljak for the fixture but Sydney defender Grant knows form counts for nothing in derby matches, even after his team defeated Central Coast Mariners 4-2.
"We know things haven't gone as well as they wanted to but that's football. It can take just one game for them to get back into the swing of things and we don't want that to be against us," said Grant, who signed a two-year extension during the week.
"We're very cautious of what they can do. They've got a great squad and a great coach, Popa [Popovic] has done wonders since he's been there and that's why we won't be taking them easily because of how well they've done in the Champions League and in the A-League."
Glory, whose lead atop the table has been cut to just two points amid a run of three draws and two defeats following last week's goalless stalemate at Melbourne City, face Brisbane Roar at nib Stadium.
"If you look at Newcastle, who are meant to have the big community and big club mentality, but I don't remember the last time they made the finals," said Hutchinson.
"I'm sure the fans and members up there would be very disappointed in what the club produces year in, year out.
"This season's been a rebuilding season for us and I know Newcastle has been in a rebuilding phase for the last four years, so we're going through one at the moment."
Archie Thompson - the league's all-time leading scorer - is set to make his 200th appearance for second-placed Melbourne Victory when Wellington travel to AAMI Park on Sunday.
