Perth Glory

Richard García After a hit first season in which he was named the A-League's best player, Diego Castro's stay at Perth Glory has been confirmed.

Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory can move top of the A-League on Sunday but will need to improve their record against fellow top-five sides when they visit leaders Wellington Phoenix.

Sydney Rhyan Grant insists Sydney FC are not underestimating cellar-dwelling Western Sydney Wanderers as the two teams prepare to square-off in the Sydney derby on Saturday.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix will be missing seven players for their A-League showdown with Sydney FC but coach Ernie Merrick is adamant the leaders can deal with the absentees.

Perth Glory Perth Glory saw their lead at the top of the A-League cut to one point on Saturday as they were beaten 3-1 by Sydney FC, after Melbourne Victory had romped to a 3-0 win in their derby against Melbourne City.

Melbourne Victory Albanian striker Besart Berisha has set the stage for a fierce Melbourne derby after claiming Melbourne Victory are the number one team in the city.

Sydney Sydney will be without Nikola Petkovic and Jacques Faty for Saturday's showdown with rivals Melbourne Victory but coach Graham Arnold is confident he has the quality in depth to deal with the losses.

Perth Glory Perth Glory will not pursue action against Football Federation Australia but will lodge an appeal with the governing body’s disciplinary committee against their A-League finals exclusion.

Perth Glory A day of high drama for Perth Glory ended in a 3-0 defeat to Sydney, although if Football Federation Australia's ruling stands they will not be able to compete in the finals anyway.

Perth Glory Perth Glory have responded to their exclusion from the A-League finals by the Football Federation of Australia, denying all allegations of salary cap breaches.