Man City has the early Saturday kick-off at Fulham and must win to maintain the advantage in the title race. Arsenal then go to Old Trafford on Sunday, hoping Man U don’t pull a big performance out of the bag that would effectively ruin their challenge.

Melbourne Victory will take on Wellington in their A-League Men semi-final without suspended gun Zinedine Machach but are confident they can cover for him.

Western United inaugural signing and championship-winning captain Josh Risdon has departed the A-League Men club after five years.

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has revealed the club's star winger Joe Lolley won't play again this season, in a hammer blow for the Sky Blues' title hopes.

Resigned to eventually losing Daniela Galic to an overseas club, Melbourne City hope the teen will play another season as they seek grand final redemption.

Skipper Luke Brattan and English talisman Joe Lolley are under injury clouds heading into Sydney FC's A-League Men semi-final first leg.