The A-League Men's top two have proven that off-field issues and amassed criticisms mean very little to establishing on-field supremacy.

Following the sacking of Mark Rudan, Western United are on the hunt for a new manager for next season after a woeful 2020-21 campaign.

The “West Melbourne Derby” threw up a surprise result when the out of form and shell-shocked Melbourne Victory put six past Western United.

Western United and Adelaide United opened the 2020-21 A-League season with a goalless draw on Monday night.

With the new A-League season right around the corner, FPF breaks down Western United's chances and what we can expect from them in 2020-21.