Sydney

Sydney Alessandro Del Piero's Sydney FC kick off the A-League season with a clash at home against the Newcastle Jets on Friday.

Sam Allardyce West Ham boss Sam Allardyce acknowledged his side have work to do following another disappointing pre-season showing in Wellington.

Sydney Sydney FC's depth is set to be tested even further with Richard Garcia to miss Saturday night's derby against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Milos Ninkovic scored a fifth goal in nine A-League games to help Sydney FC beat Newcastle Jets 2-0 and go six points clear at the top.

Western Sydney Wanderers will open the 2015-16 A-League season against Brisbane Roar, while champions Melbourne Victory travel to Adelaide.

Melbourne Heart's remarkable revival continued with a comprehensive 4-0 derby win over Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

Kevin Muscat Every Melbourne Victory player and coaching staff member will be held accountable after Sydney FC inflicted a second successive 5-0 defeat on the team, according to fuming head coach Kevin Muscat.

Ola Toivonen The bragging rights in the City Derby went to Melbourne Victory as they overcame Sydney FC on home soil.

Sydney Sydney FC's title credentials will face a big test on Saturday as Frank Farina's men travel to their A-League graveyard in Brisbane.

Markus Babbel Big-name arrivals and new coaches are set to make for an intriguing A-League campaign.