Newcastle Jets

Ernie Merrick Two-time A-League Coach of the Year Ernie Merrick has taken over at the Newcastle Jets.

Melbourne Victory A-League leaders Brisbane Roar will play host to title rivals Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Perth Glory Perth Glory need their January transfer window recruits to perform against Sydney FC if the Western Australian club are to make the A-League finals.

The race for a place in the A-League top two will go down to the wire after Brisbane Roar beat 10-man Newcastle Jets.

Emile Heskey Newcastle Jets coach Clayton Zane is hopeful of having Emile Heskey available to face Wellington Phoenix on Sunday, but backed Adam Taggart to make up for his absence if the marquee striker is ruled out.

Perth Glory Perth Glory recorded their first win of the A-League season with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Melbourne Heart on Sunday.

Matthew Simon Newcastle Jets handed Central Coast Mariners a seventh straight loss in the A-League as they won 2-1.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers' rein as A-League premiers is all but over after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Adelaide United on Saturday.

Melbourne Victory capitalised on Brisbane Roar's slip-up to move clear at the top of the A-League.

Adelaide United At least one coach is set to be closer to being sacked after Melbourne Heart host Adelaide United in the A-League on Sunday.