The Central Coast Mariners have clinched top spot on the A-league ladder, with striker Daniel McBreen netting his second goal in two weeks to secure a 1-0 win against the Melbourne Heart at Gosford on Friday night.

Perth coach Dave Mitchell believes a well-rested Gold Coast United will be desperate to get their season back on track when they face the Glory at nib Stadium on Sunday.

Saturday, September 11, 7:00 ACST

Newcastle Jets coach Branko Culina is wary of heading to Adelaide to meet and in-form Reds side on Saturday night.

Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante has special reason to look forward to Saturday night's match against Sydney FC.

Adelaide United keeper Eugene Galekovic admitted he is loving life under the new regime of Dutch coach Rini Coolen as the Reds top the table after five rounds in the A-League and remain, with Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar, the only undefeated sides in the competition.

Saturday September 10, 8:00pm AEST

North Queensland will not risk Dyron Daal against Melbourne Victory next week, no matter how restless the striker gets.

France international Patrice Evra has lost his appeal against a five-match ban on Wednesday handed to him by the French Football Federation.

The Portugese Football Federation have sacked Carlos Queiroz as manager of the national team.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter wants to make football more attractive after being disappointed with defensive tactics at this year's World Cup.

Friday September 10, 8:00pm AEST

Central Coast Mariners vice-captain John Hutchinson believes last Friday night’s win over Melbourne Victory will count for little, should the side fail to back it up in the second of back-to-back home games, against Melbourne Heart.

Saturday September 11, 7:15pm NZT, 5:15pm AEST

Sunday September 12, 3:00pm AEST

Sunday September 12, 3:00pm AWST (5:00pm AEST)

Melbourne Victory have denied that there is any pressure on new goalkeeper Michael Petkovic, despite the fact last year's Grand Finalists have conceded nine goals in their first five games, including several from set pieces.

Melbourne Heart will go into Friday's clash with Central Coast at Gosford without wingers Rutger Worm and Alex Terra, who have been ruled out through injury.

When Miron Bleiberg sees the Perth Glory of 2010/11 he sees a confident team.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen hasn't given up on returning to the England national team.