Wellington raced to an early advantage through Roy Krishna, and then looked dangerous on the counter – Andrija Kaluderovic looking most likely – but couldn’t capitalise.

City were disappointing for the majority of the match, but plugged away and eventually got their reward with "wonderkid" Daniel Arzani assisting McCormack for both goals. 

McCormack wasn't giving too much away after the match, especially on whether his future lies in Melbourne. However, he did single out Arzani for special praise.

“I think, overall, it’s hard to say we deserved it but the final ball showed. It was a bit sloppy, but then we’ve got a wonderkid like Daniel who can put two on a plate,” McCormack said.

“I think the club is talking to Aston Villa to see if I can stay, but you’ll have to ask the powers-at-be for when we'll know.”

Warren Joyce was pleased with the result, but wasn't getting carried away with Arzani.

“(Arzani) is a good player, he’s a talent, he’s got X factor talent and we had a plan for him to start the season," Joyce said.

“He’s gone away with the young Australian team a couple of times and he’s come back in-no where-near as good a shape as I’d like him to be.

“He has to listen to us and play the way we want him to, rather than a way that others may want for him.”