Phoenix shock shows Sydney FC 'machine' not running smoothly

Continuity has been a hallmark of Sydney FC’s post-Arnold transition, but key defensive relationships still need work

Sydney FC has been so steady over the past two seasons, the shock of the 3-1 drubbing inflicted by Wellington on Saturday seemed almost to distort the fabric of reality.

Wellington scored more goals against the premiers that afternoon than they did in their previous five matches. Sydney conceded three goals for the first time in 64 league games. So disorientating was this result, at the end referee Jonathan Barreiro appeared to lose his temporal grip entirely, whistling for full-time with two added minutes left to play.

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