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Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Carl Robinson says there s no better way for his side to put an end to a deflating run of form than by claiming a huge Sydney Derby scalp at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, May 1.
The Wanderers prepare to host local rivals Sydney FC after tumbling down the A-League table in Matchweek 18. Robinson s side lost 5-4 to Melbourne Victory on Friday, April 23 to drop into eighth place, with the possibility of sliding even further by the conclusion of the Matchweek should Brisbane Roar beat Central Coast Mariners on Wednesday night.
Without a win in six games, the Wanderers are bereft of confidence in both attack and defence heading into the second Sydney Derby of the 2020/21 campaign, with the first contest between the two sides ending in a 1-1 draw on January 16.
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The Central Coast Mariners will be desperate to get their Premiers Plate charge back on track against Brisbane Roar on Wednesday after going three games without a win.
More than 10,000 supporters packed out the Central Coast Stadium on Saturday to watch Alen Stajcic’s side let a two-goal lead slip in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Sydney FC as the Gosford-based club bid for a first A-League Premiership in nine years.
With Melbourne City and Adelaide United dropping points in the following days, the Yellow and Navy faithful’s dreams of lifting the trophy are still in tact – but a win against an in-form Brisbane side is almost a must for the Mariners to keep their challenge alive.
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Sydney FC forward Bobô says an understrength Melbourne Victory outfit are not to be underestimated ahead of Tuesday night s Big Blue at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
14 points and seven positions on the A-League table separate the two sides heading into the fixture kicking off at 7.35pm AEST on Tuesday, April 27. As Bobô s Sky Blues have continued to enhance their credentials as a Premiership contender, Victory have scrapped for the points needed to clamber away from the foot of the table in what has been a turgid A-League campaign to date by the club s high standards.
Victory were humiliated in Matchweek 17 by a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Melbourne City, but responded positively in the fallout of the dismal defeat. Grant Brebner was removed from his role as Head Coach and replaced by interim Steve Kean, and Tony Popovic was announced as the man to lead the club forward in 2021/22.
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Western United and Newcastle Jets meet for the second time in April as the two teams collide at AAMI Park on Monday night.
United beat Newcastle 1-0 at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 5 thanks to a Lachlan Wales goal netted in the first minute of play. Mark Rudan s side have played three games since, notching one win, one draw and one loss on an indifferent run of form.
The Jets are planted to the foot of the A-League table after Melbourne Victory s win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night. Craig Deans side went on a five-game unbeaten run early in the 2020/21 season, but are now winless in nine games.
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A revitalised Melbourne Victory will aim to put a dent in Sydney FC s bid to defend the A-League Premiers Plate in Tuesday night s Big Blue in Kogarah.
The Sky Blues have the chance to move within touching distance of the top of the ladder as Steve Corica s side seek an unprecedented fifth Premiership but struggling Victory showed signs of turning the corner during Saturday s breathless 5-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
After being served up a 7-0 hammering by crosstown rivals Melbourne City two weeks ago, the Navy Blue clinched their fourth win in 17 games this season following the departure of former head coach Grant Brebner, a result that lifted them off the foot of the table.