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February 10, 2010 Aggressive Sydney FC vulnerable: Muscat Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat says Sydney FC's need to win Sunday's A-League minor premiership decider can play into his side's hands.

February 9, 2010 Coyne the latest injury scare for Glory Perth Glory's injury curse has continued with defender Chris Coyne the latest player in doubt for Saturday's A-League clash with Brisbane in Perth.

Corica to retire at A-League season end Sydney FC striker Steve Corica has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the current A-League season.

Graham Arnold to coach Mariners Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will take over the helm of the Central Coast Mariners with current coach Lawrie McKinna moving into a new off-field role.

February 8, 2010 Mrdja defends move to Victory New Melbourne striker Nik Mrdja has defended his controversial A-League transfer, saying it was within the rules and open to any club.

Socceroos suffer setback as Kemp injured Australia international Matthew Kemp has been ruled out for nine months after the defender ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Melbourne Victory's 2-0 win over North Queensland Fury last Friday.

Backlash to Mrdja deal sees FFA review A competition-wide backlash to Nik Mrdja's late-season signing by Melbourne has seen A-League bosses move to amend their controversial injury replacement rule.

Sydney FC hoping for season-best crowd Sydney FC boss Edwin Lugt predicts this Sunday's A-League premiership showdown against Melbourne will be one of the biggest games in the club's history.

February 7, 2010 Victory confirm Kemp needs knee surgery Melbourne Victory have confirmed Matthew Kemp will need a knee reconstruction, wiping him out of their A-League finals and Asian Champions League campaigns.

A-League: Aloisi double sets up grandstand finish John Aloisi scored twice as Sydney FC defeated Perth Glory 3-2 at Parramatta Stadium to keep up the pressure on A-League leaders Melbourne Victory.

Sydney FC pip Perth 3-2

February 6, 2010 Jets to benefit from rescheduling The rescheduling of Newcastle's clash with Central Coast could prove a blessing in disguise for the Jets with captain Matt Thompson likely to recover injury.

FFA likely to stick with transfer rules Football Federation Australia has no plans to change the A-League's injury replacement rule despite the furore surrounding Nik Mrdja's late-season switch.

Adelaide United end Brisbane Roar's finals dream Goals from Fabian Barbiero and Lucas Pantelis secured a 2-0 victory fot Adelaide United and ended Brisbane Roar's hopes of a place in the A-League finals.