Much of talk this week has been on injured star players.
Harry Kewell has only played one game for the embattled Melbourne Heart, and will be sidelined yet again after he twisted his ankle in training. This is a second blow, after he received severe whiplash in the opening match of the season against Melbourne Victory.
Kewell was set to return for tonight’s match against second placed Western Sydney Wanderers.
Alessandro Del Piero says he’s fit and ready for the most anticipated match of the round against Melbourne Victory.
Sydney FC’s star international recruit has been struggling with a calf injury but came off the bench against Perth Glory last Saturday but was unable to prevent his side slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Perth Oval.
The final decision of whether he’ll be in the starting line up will be made by coach Frank Farina hours before the match.
Its opponent will be taking that uncertainty on board, with a traveling Victory in good stead after a solid 3-2 win against Wellington Phoenix on Monday.
Kevin Muscat’s team enjoyed a winning start to his career thanks to a double goal from James Troisi and a starting goal from Archie Thompson.
Ladder leaders, Brisbane Roar smashed Melbourne Heart 3-0 to maintain its position and continue Heart’s abysmal away record.
Round five sees Wellington Phoenix take on Perth Glory in Christchurch. Perth Glory have seen quite a resurgence of late, downing Sydney FC and Melbourne Heart in two consecutive wins.
Adelaide United takes on Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners take on Brisbane Roar in the last match of the week.