Warren Joyce admits goal-shy Melbourne City are 'crying out for a forward'

Melbourne City and Perth Glory failed to break the deadlock as Glory extended their lead at the top of the table to four points.

Sydney FC have defeated Newcastle 1-0 at the Jubilee Stadium thanks to an own-goal by the Jets' Nigel Boogaard.

Western Sydney Wanderers fell to another defeat as Craig Goodwin sealed the points for Adelaide.

Central Coast Mariners grabbed their first win of the season and broke their 10-match losing streak being Melbourne City at the Central Coast Stadium.

Kosta Barbarouses's hat-trick led Melbourne Victory to a comprehensive win over Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne City's chances of bolstering their A-League attack are fading as the close of the January transfer window approaches.

City put in a typically miserly performance in keeping ladder leaders Perth Glory to a 0-0 draw at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

But they were unable to generate a single shot on target for the entire match.

With Golden Boot winner Bruno Fornaroli still firmly out of favour and fellow striker Dario Vidosic sidelined with a back injury, coach Warren Joyce has been forced...