#defensive-problems

#defensive-problems

Starting with the hosts, while Newcastle might have spent the whole of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the A-League standings, the Jets have firmly cemented their spot as Australia's ultimate surprise package this time around. Last seen putting in another sensational performance as they stormed their way to a thumping 3-1 victory against Perth, Mark Milligan's high-flying squad are remarkably leading the chase at the top of the table and they have continued to shatter a string of long-standing records.

Barcelona will finish Matchday 4 of the League Phase of this season's Champions League in 11th place in the standings thanks to a 3-3 draw away to Club Brugge in Belgium on Wednesday night. The Blaugrana had to come back from behind three times to steal a result on the road and their defensive performance was truly grotesque and deserved a defeat,