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Premiers Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers were the winning sides in Saturday's A-League action.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory will have to get used to life without talisman Mark Milligan, who is suspended ahead of the local derby.

Frank Lampard New York City are close to making an announcement on Frank Lampard's short-term future.

Perth Glory Perth Glory saw their lead at the top of the A-League cut to one point on Saturday as they were beaten 3-1 by Sydney FC, after Melbourne Victory had romped to a 3-0 win in their derby against Melbourne City.

Melbourne City Melbourne City beat Brisbane Roar 1-0 in the A-League to record a much-needed win and buy some time for under-fire coach John van 't Schip.

John van 't Schip Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip says Adelaide United's transformation from strugglers to frontrunners can be the model for his side ahead of Friday's clash between the two teams.

Michael Valkanis Melbourne City confirmed Warren Joyce's appointment on Monday as the Australian side returned for pre-season training.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat expects Besart Berisha to be much-improved when his side face Brisbane Roar for the second time in four days on Saturday.

Melbourne City Returning marquee player Robert Koren expects success to continue at Melbourne City, as they aim to upset A-League leaders Perth Glory.

Ross McCormack Patricio Rodriguez marked his Newcastle Jets debut with a goal, while Ross McCormack hit another brace for Melbourne City in the A-League.