MANCHESTER City opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League with 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday as Arsenal returned to form with a 7-1 thrashing of Blackburn.
FOR ALL the tension, nothing gave way in Melbourne's A-League derby on Saturday night - Heart and Victory playing out a thrilling 0-0 draw at AAMI Park.
BRISBANE Roar kept their faint hopes of catching runaway A-League leaders Central Coast alive, halting the Mariners' 15-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win.
ADELAIDE United coach John Kosmina is unfazed about marquee signing Dario Vidosic's displeasure at being dragged off during their latest A-League loss.
SYDNEY FC midfielder Karol Kisel is determined both he and outgoing coach Vitezslav Lavicka can still end their time at their A-League club on a high.