Wanderers boss Markus Babbel admits Sydney FC 'one of the favourites for the title'

Markus Babbel is looking forward to moving into the Wanderers new "European style" home ground. Tony Popovic started off his tenure as Perth boss with a well contested 1 - 1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at the nib Stadium. Adelaide United held the reigning premiers to a 1-1 draw at Cooper Stadium. Marquee signing Adam Le Fondre scoring his first goal under the Sydney FC club. Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel has described the attacking potency of fierce A-League rivals Sydney FC as "unbelievable" ahead of Saturday's derby. Both teams will be looking to claim their first win of the season after scratching out draws in their round-one encounters last week. And while the heated rivalry has long been a hallmark of the Sydney match-up, Babbel was full of praise for their cross-town adversaries. A-League A-League Tipping The 2018-19 A-League season is undoubtedly going to be full of surprises so gather friends, family and workmates and get tipping! Australia Home Head to ESPN's home of everything A-League, W-League, Socceroos and Matildas! "We know this is a difficult game because this is a good side, one of the favourites...

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