Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets coach Clayton Zane believes his team’s finals destiny is firmly in their own hands following their 5-0 demolition over an undermanned Wellington Phoenix outfit at Hunter Stadium on Saturday.

Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory in a top-of-the-table A-League clash on Saturday, while Adelaide and Sydney meet in a key battle.

Melbourne City David Villa looks set to make his A-League debut when Melbourne City face Sydney in the opening round.

Ernie Merrick Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has spoken of his side's changed mentality after overcoming Newcastle 3-2 to move into the top six on the Hyundai A-League ladder for the first time this season.

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

Carl Valeri Carl Valeri has been included in Melbourne Victory's squad to face Wellington Phoenix.

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

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

Mauro Zárate Mauro Zarate's first West Ham goal was not enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat against Wellington Phoenix in Auckland on Wednesday.

An AFC Champions League defeat to Ceres left Brisbane Roar humiliated, but Brett Holman and Matt McKay saw them past Central Coast Mariners.