The success of the A-League has largely been built on the battles between Australia's two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, and in Week 10 of the 2016-17 season, we get a double dose of this rivalry.
The top-two sides, Sydney FC and Melbourne City, will square off at ANZ Stadium on December 9, while the Western Sydney Wanderers host Melbourne Victory at the same venue the day after.
The two foundation teams, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, may have played each other in two grand finals, but as it stands, the rivalry between Melbourne City and the Sky Blues is tangibly stronger following the recent FFA Cup Final between the two.