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Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets |
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A-League 2016/17 |
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| AAMI Park, Melbourne, 10 November 2016 | ||
| Melbourne City | Newcastle Jets | |
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Melbourne City welcome the Newcastle Jets to AAMI Park on Thursday evening as Round 6 of the A-League kicks off. Join The Roar from 7:50pm for all the action with our live scores and blog.
John Van’t Schip’s Melbourne City side have had a strong start to their 2016/17 campaign, headlined largely by the return of Australia’s prodigal son, Tim Cahill.
The Melbournians’ momentum has halted somewhat in recent weeks, however, with losses to the Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar book-ending a 2-1 victory over Adelaide United.
After five rounds, City sit in third place on the ladder, with a goal difference bettered only by the rampant league leaders Sydney FC.
Their opponents this evening, the Newcastle Jets, have had an indifferent start to their season. A massive 4-0 victory over Brisbane Roar and a 2-2 draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers were soured by back-to-back defeats at home to Sydney and away in Wellington.
The Jets sit seventh as things stand, but their erratic form sees an upset look a real possibility as they make the trip to Melbourne.
The key players for the home side are, the usual suspects. Strikers Cahill and skipper Bruno Fornaroli have made a big difference in City’s early victories for side who shape as real title contenders this season. However, they will miss Luke Brattan dearly, with the key midfielder on international duty with the Socceroos.
The Jets have relied largely on the attacking threat provided by midfielder Andrew Hoole as well as the leadership of skipper Nigel Boogaard.
Prediction
City ($1.40) go into this game as unbackabale favourites, considering the class within their squad as well as their league standing this season. The Jets ($7.50) are considered seriously long shots to pull off an upset at AAMI Park.
Melbourne City 2-1 Newcastle Jets.
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