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Glory looking unstoppable

Perth Glory’s resounding finish to the regular season should be enough to send a clear message to their rivals.

Ray Gatt

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Ronald Vargas of the Jets celebrates with Dimi Petratos after scoring a goal during the round five A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Newcastle Jets at Spotless Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jets axe six including Vargas

Newcastle have decided to part ways with Venezuelan Ronald Vargas, with five other players also cut by the A-League club.

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Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 27, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Spurs’ top four hopes dented

Tottenham suffer a surprise home defeat to West Ham, as the EPL relegation battle hots up.

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The Jets Roy O'Donovan shakes hands with coach Ernie Merrick following their Round 27 A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Jets upest Sydney FC

Newcastle have scored a consolation 2-0 home victory over Sydney FC to end their A-League season of missed opportunity on a high.

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Coach Kevin Muscat of the Victory (centre) is seen during the AFC Champions League match between the Melbourne Victory and Guangzhou Evergrande at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Too soon to relish derby: Muscat

A Melbourne derby should spark the A-League finals but Victory coach Kevin Muscat is not thinking that far ahead.

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Juventus' president Andrea Agnelli gives a speech during the World Football Summit (WFS18) on September 24, 2018 in Madrid. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

Plans for new Euro league leaked

Plans are being hatched to replace the Champions League with a new competition involving promotion and relegation.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Roar Head Coach Robbie Fowler poses with a fan before the round 27 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium on April 25, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Roar need to back Fowler

The Roar’s owners, the Bakrie Group, have to be prepared to throw their full financial weight behind coach Robbie Fowler.

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Shayon Harrison of Melbourne City runs with the ball during the Round 27 A-League match between Melbourne City and the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, April 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

City put Mariners to the sword

Melbourne City ended the regular season in style with a five-goal drubbing of the Mariners.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Charlton Athletic supporters protest against owner Roland Duchatelet prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Burnley on May 7, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Charlton takeover back on table

An Australian consortium’s $120 million bid to take over English League One side Charlton Athletic appears to be back on.

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L-R, Matt McKay with Roar coach Robbie Fowler after playing his last game with the Roar during the Round 27 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Thursday, 25th April, 2019. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Roar end with a whimper

Matt McKay was denied the farewell he deserved as Brisbane ended their disastrous A-League season with a 5-3 defeat.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: City head coach Warren Joyce reacts during the Round 20 match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at Marvel Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Joyce pledges no easing up

Melbourne City will attempt a delicate balancing act for the visit of Central Coast Mariners.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City celebrates after Leroy Sane of Manchester City scored their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on April 24, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

City three wins from title

As Pep Guardiola congratulated his players, a chant of “Champions” rang out from Man City fans at Old Trafford.

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Roar players Jack Hingert and Stefan Mauk at the eternal flame, ANZAC square, Brisbane. The Roar are playing at Anzac Day against Adelaide United. Photographer: Liam Kidston

Roar out to impress coach Fowler

Robbie Fowler will be in the stands at Suncorp Stadium tonight as the Roar look to end a disastrous season on a high note.

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Southampton's Irish striker Shane Long celebrates scoring the opening goal with Southampton's English midfielder Nathan Redmond (R) during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Southampton at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on April 23, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Spurs in box seat for top four

Tottenham have put themselves in pole position to claim a top-four finish after defeating Mat Ryan’s Brighton & Hove Albion.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 23: Trent Buhagiar #12 of Sydney FC gets away from challenge from Fu Huan #23 of Shanghai SIPG during the AFC Champions League Group H match between Sydney FC and Shanghai SIPG at Shanghai Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Di Yin/Getty Images)

Sydney FC not giving up on Asia

Sydney FC might remain winless in their Asian Champions League campaign but coach Steve Corica isn’t giving up hope.

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‘God’ a high for A-League

The appointment of Robbie Fowler as coach of the Brisbane Roar could also help resurrect the A-League’s waning fortunes.

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Fowler hits back at the critics

Robbie Fowler has hit back at those who suggest he doesn’t have the experience to be the head coach at Brisbane Roar.

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Joshua Hope (left) and James Donachie (centre) celebrate a goal to Jai Ingham of the Victory (right) during the AFC Champions League match between the Melbourne Victory and Guangzhou Evergrande at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Victory exit Asia with a fight

Victory will bow out of the ACL with heads held high after a huge effort against Chinese heavyweights Guangzhou Evergrande.

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Fourth official Roger East (R) directs Chelsea's Italian head coach Maurizio Sarri from the technical area during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge in London on April 22, 2019. - The game ended 2-2. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Chelsea defend ‘offended’ Sarri

Chelsea are expected to lodge a formal complaint after Burnley’s backroom staff “offended” boss Maurizio Sarri.

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Brisbane Roar captain Matt McKay and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler at Suncorp stadium to promote the Reds' clash with the Roar at Suncorp Stadium in July. Pic Jono Searle.

‘I’ll bring passion back to Brisbane’

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler lays out his plans for the Roar as he is unveiled as coach.

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