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A look at the fifth week of the A-League, where Brisbane Roar took top spot and Perth beat Melbourne City

THEY SAID IT:"I just thought we were robbed today - simple as that" - Western United coach Mark Rudan was fuming after two key decisions went against his side in their draw with Melbourne Victory.

MAN OF THE WEEK: Patrick Wood. Scoring your first A-League goal is good, but a brace on the same night? Unbelievable. The teenager sealed the 3-0 win for Sydney FC with his double against tiring Macarthur on Saturday night.

BEAT THAT: Jay O'Shea's long-range belter against Adelaide was simply delightful. Scott McDonald laid the ball back to the Irishman, who took a touch and casually looped it into the top corner.

STAT ATTACK: After scoring a brace against Adelaide, Dylan Wenzel-Halls has now had a direct hand in six of Brisbane's eight goals this season, scoring four and assisting in two

TALKING POINT: Western United had two goals ruled out for offside - one by VAR, another by the linesman - in their 0-0 draw with Melbourne Victory. United boss Mark Rudan reiterated his call from last season to scrap the VAR.

INJURIES: Mariners: Oliver Bozanic (shoulder) - scans.

UNDER PRESSURE: Melbourne City turned in a flat performance in their 3-1 loss to Perth and face a tight turnaround to their clashes with Central Coast and Newcastle.

UP NEXT: Central Coast are ruing a late lapse in their 2-1 loss to Wellington on Sunday night, but have just two days to recover before facing Melbourne City in Gosford on Wednesday night.