The Wellington Phoenix laboured to a drab defeat to Melbourne City – their fifth this season, and one more than the entirety of 2023/24.

With four points from a possible nine, Rob Binns considers what we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's start to their 2024/25 season.

What can the A-League Men expect from Wellington Phoenix in 2024/25? We preview Giancarlo Italiano's side and ponder where they will finish.