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

Johan Absalonsen scored a stunning volley as Adelaide United cruised to a 5-2 A-League victory over Newcastle Jets.

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.

Roy Hodgson Emile Heskey has backed England manager Roy Hodgson to stay on, despite their first-round exit at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

A Melbourne Derby between rivals Victory and City headlines round one of the A-League after the 2018-19 draw was confirmed.

Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United picked up the points in the A-League on Saturday.

Adelaide United Adelaide United ended their two-month winless spell with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.

Roy O'Donovan Brisbane Roar had lost five straight A-League games but avoided making it six in a row by drawing 2-2 with Newcastle Jets on Wednesday.

Mark Bridge Western Sydney Wanderers will enter 2016 as the A-League's leaders after getting back to winning ways against the Newcastle Jets.

Adelaide United Adelaide United and Sydney resumed their A-League season in style with thumping wins over Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners.