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Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers have a chance to kick-start their A-League season with two matches in four days.

Ross McCormack Melbourne City moved up to third in the A-League thanks to an emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Adelaide United on Sunday.

Wellington Phoenix Nathan Burns became the first player to score a hat-trick for Wellington Phoenix as they destroyed Melbourne City 5-1 on Sunday.

Timothy Cahill Melbourne City saw off Adelaide United 1-0 in a game of few chances thanks to a trademark header from veteran Australia star Tim Cahill.

Timothy Cahill Tim Cahill will undergo a period of "monitoring and rehabilitation" ahead of Australia's play-off with Honduras but his ankle is not broken.

Avraam Papadopoulos scored twice as Brisbane Roar beat Melbourne City 3-1 to record their first win of the A-League campaign.

Frank Lampard Manchester City's Frank Lampard says he would have enjoyed playing for Melbourne City if a move to the A-League had transpired.

Newcastle Jets are into the A-League's top six after a 2-1 win over Melbourne City on Friday.

Luke Brattan Manchester City have purchased Aaron Mooy from sister club Melbourne City on a three-year deal with an undisclosed transfer fee.

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.