Macarthur bounced back to winning ways and into third in the A-League with a 2-1 victory over Western United on Saturday.
Markel Susaeta's header just before half-time was the match-winner at a rainy Campbelltown Stadium.
After back-to-back defeats, Macarthur returned to winning ways, jumping up into third in the table, while Western United lost a fourth consecutive game in New South Wales.
Dylan Pierias gave Western United an eighth-minute lead with a spectacular strike, cutting inside from the right after receiving an Alessandro Diamanti pass before smashing an effort into the top corner.
Dylan Pierias, that is stunning
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But Macarthur drew level in the 35th minute, Matt Derbyshire scoring with a looping header from Ivan Franjic's cross.
Susaeta's goal just before half-time proved to be the winner.
The Spaniard met a cross from Tommy Oar from the left to head past Western United goalkeeper Ryan Scott.
Markel Susaeta's turn to head it in
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