CITY IN THE NEW YEAR

Melbourne City will be hoping it can come away with all three points when it returns to home soil to face Adelaide United this afternoon.

After two matches on the road that saw the team come away with two draws, the Men’s squad will play in the first leg of the City double-header at AAMI Park, as they look to return to their winning ways.

Despite being unable to come away with a win in either of its most recent away fixtures, City has been in total control of both games, merely unable to convert that impressive brand of football into the full three points.

City had over 66% possession and created more chances in front of goal in the games against the Wanderers and most recently the Roar, but have been unable to land the decisive blow.

After five straight games of rolling out the same starting XI, City was finally forced to make a change in the game against the Roar, with skipper Scott Jamieson replacing Jordan Bos at left back after the talented youngster was ruled out through concussion protocols.

Scott Galloway also came into the side, replacing Callum Talbot at the opposite fullback position.

As City turns its attention to the 5th placed Adelaide United today, it’s yet to be seen whether Head Coach Rado Vidosic will look to bring the two young fullbacks back into the fold or stick with the XI that took on the Roar in Brisbane.

City has still only lost the one game this season, currently holding a record of 8 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss which sees it clear on top of the table.

Meanwhile, Adelaide is coming in off a 1-0 win over Macarthur FC with Zac Clough’s goal in the 6th minute enough for them to hold on to the full three points at home.