The Collective

Nikos Vergos slotted a hat trick to take the lead in the Golden Boot race, and propel Victory into the top six with a 5-1 thumping of Wellington

A spot in the top six is the prize for the winner of this Monday night clash

Perth Glory shocked Melbourne City at home with a tremendous 3-1 win and three points courtesy of a Tom Lawrence hat trick. 

Melbourne City continue their long tenure at home over the summer as they host Adam Griffiths' Perth Glory on a hot summers night in Melbourne 

Matthew Grimaldi took an instant spot in Melbourne Derby folklore as his 91st minute winner gave the Victory their first Christmas Derby win this decade

The Christmas Derby arrives with City showing promise in their title defence and Victory on a high after finally getting that breakthrough win

Auckland withstood the Wanderers first half pressure, then pounced in the second for a 2-0 win

The Wanderers have fallen flat since their Sydney Derby win in Round 6. It doesn't get any easier with the defending premiers coming to town

It was the night Melbourne Victory and Nikos Vergos were crying out for as Vergos netted a brace in a 2-1 win

For Victory it is win or bust as their season reaches breaking point against their Original Rivals Adelaide United