Melbourne Victory

Besart Berisha Melbourne Victory have laid down the gauntlet early for the 2014-15 A-League season with the signing of Besart Berisha from Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne Victory battled back to a thrilling win at Wellington Phoenix as Central Coast Mariners climbed to fourth in the A-League table.

Ross McCormack Melbourne City beat Wellington Phoenix to climb above Melbourne Victory, who drew with Central Coast Mariners.

Kosta Barbarouses Western Sydney Wanderers suffered a first defeat in five as Kosta Barbarouses maintained his excellent recent form for Melbourne Victory.

Brisbane Roar Western Sydney can extend their lead atop the A-League when they face Brisbane in a top-of-the-table clash on Friday.

Matthew Jurman A Matthew Jurman own-goal handed Melbourne Victory a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sydney FC in the A-League.

Sydney FC lost their unbeaten status against Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle Jets drew 1-1 with Central Coast Mariners.

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.