Sydney FC have returned to the top of football's A-League with a 3-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday but could be without two of their key strikers in the run to the finals.
John Aloisi suffered an injury in the match, while Mark Bridge is still unavailable.
The loss leaves Newcastle in fourth spot, but only one point ahead of fifth-placed Perth with three rounds to go.
The Phoenix are 6th, which is the last play-off spot... 4 points clear of 7th.
