Janjetovic backs Sky Blues' substance

They've been accused of being boring and `anti-football' but Sydney FC goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic says there's method in his side's modest style.

The 28-year-old has enjoyed a banner season with the Sky Blues, one that has seen them concede a league-best 19 goals in 18 games and lose just four matches - the equal of table-topping Western Sydney and Brisbane Roar.

The stats support coach Graham Arnold's defence-first football ethos and Janjetovic is behind it all the way.

"For people that say we have been too defensive or boring is a little bit harsh," Janjetovic said.

"I don't think it (our style) will change, from the moment Arnie got here it's been about shoring up the defence first and then attacking.

"Arnie is right - results will get you up the ladder, will win you the championship and put you in a good spot come finals time."

Sydney, who are just six points off first place, have made a habit of blunting opposition attacks throughout the season and their keeper is doing his part.

Not only have Sydney FC conceded less goals than any other team, but Janjetovic has more clean sheets than any other keeper in the league.

He has seven to his name, ahead of regular star custodian Eugene Galekovic (six) of Adelaide United and the Wanderers' Andrew Redmayne (six).

Janjetovic though, credits his defenders for their ability to stop him facing shots - and has had less saves to make than any other starting keeper.

"It's the benefits of the hard work we have put in at training, video sessions, field sessions, whatever it may be, that's the reward we get but it's definitely a full-team effort," he said.

This week Sydney host Perth and while last time the two sides met they played out a dour 0-0 draw in searing heat at nib Stadium, this time it's a different Glory.

With Irish international Damien Keogh back from his A-League exile - after Perth's salary cap fiasco - and Castro and Chris Harold firing, the Glory attack has banged in 10 goals in their last three outings, including a 6-1 thumping of Newcastle.

Janjetovic is well aware that the much-vaunted Sydney defence may face its biggest test when they host the Glory on Saturday at Allianz Stadium.

"Everything is starting to gel with them and they're a different outfit then they were a couple of rounds ago," he said.

"Keogh coming back was massive for them and Castro actually is on another planet right now."

Janjetovic is keen for Sydney to test their finals credentials and starve another team of goals as they head into a schedule packed with ACL fixtures.

"At the back end of the season one or two goals a game will probably win you the game, this will be a good test of where we stand," he said.