Sydney

John Aloisi John Aloisi has warned his Melbourne Heart players not to give Sydney star Alessandro Del Piero an excuse to go to ground on Friday.

Sydney A Sasa Ognenovski header and an Alessandro Del Piero penalty has seen Sydney FC consolidate their spot in the top six of the A-league ladder with a confidence-building 2-0 win over the Newcastle Jets on Saturday evening.

Adam Le Fondre Sydney FC's first A-League game at Leichhardt Oval proved to be a frustrating one as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Central Coast Mariners.

Golgol Mebrahtu Golgol Mebrahtu's Western Sydney debut has turned into a nightmare with the youngster feared to have torn his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday night's derby defeat to Sydney.

Adelaide United Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against the in-form Adelaide United in the A-League on Sunday.

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.

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

Melbourne Victory claimed the derby bragging rights with a dramatic last-gasp win over Melbourne City as Sydney FC marched on.

Brisbane Roar Coach-less Brisbane Roar host A-League leaders Perth Glory on Saturday, after unbeaten clubs Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United clash.

Abbas Ali Football Federation have confirmed Sydney FC will lodge a formal complaint after midfielder Ali Abbas was allegedly vilified during Saturday night's Sydney Derby.