City the A-League entertainers

Far from playing 'anti-football', Melbourne City have stamped themselves as the A-League's most watchable team.

On occasions, City are watchable for the wrong reasons but Friday night at AAMI Park was not one of those nights.

When it goes right, it goes very right for John van 't Schip's men; something Perth Glory found out the hard way.

City's third win of the season was their biggest-ever home success, a 5-1 belting of Glory.

After a 3-1 win over Central Coast and a 4-2 triumph in Adelaide, it confirms City's place as the league's top scorers.

After being accused of stifling tactics by former boss John Aloisi last week, City's goalscoring feats were not lost on van 't Schip.

"I'm not concerned about the critics, I'm concerned about the team," he said.

"It's just three points. But it's 5-1, it's important for the confidence.

"We've shown quality in scoring. Not bad for a team that plays anti-football."

The architect of Glory's demise was the unplayable Aaron Mooy.

The 25-year-old provided two assists, started the moves for two more and scored from the penalty spot to cap City's five-star night.

Opposing coach Kenny Lowe said he was an intelligent quality, player.

"That's why he's paid a bucketload of candy," he said.

"Hopefully he can move on and I don't have to see him too often."

The notion of Mooy returning to European football is hardly new.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes he is the best and most exciting player in the A-League.

Each man-of-the-match performance heightens expectations the midfielder will depart the local competition but van 't Schip believes he could stay past January's transfer window.

"I love to see good football and Aaron showed some terrific stuff," he said.

"I'm happy he's with us at the moment and he is too.

"There's always going to be interest ... hopefully he can stay as long as possible."

If there was a low point, it was the crowd of 5,953 - the worst of the A-League season to date.

Midfielder and scorer Erik Paartalu told ABC radio he hoped performances would increase their attendances.

"When we create chances and put them away, we can really kill teams," he said.

"Let's hope we can keep scoring goals at home so we can get more fans along."