From the start, Aideen Keane’s surging forays on the left flank caused Sailors problems and it was from one of those runs that Melbourne City earned a corner that led to their opening goal.

Alexia Apostalakis’ delivery was not dealt with as Rebekah Stott’s goal-bound shot was blocked by the hand of Dhaniyah Qasimah, with Holly McNamara making no mistake with her 12th minute penalty.

Despite not being able to advance high up the pitch, Sailors held their own after that before another defensive mistake late in the first half saw the Singapore side go further behind.

Syazwani Ruzi was caught by Danella Butrus running in behind her and ended up tripping the forward, with McNamara once again slotting home from 12 yards in added time.

Melbourne City kept up their intensity after the interval, increasing their advantage in the 55th minute after Apostalakis created space for herself at the edge of Sailors’ box before unleashing a beautiful curling shot into the top corner.

It became 4-0 three minutes later when Leah Davidson weaved her way past three opponents before teeing up Butrus for a sweet left footed first-time finish.

Caitlin Karic then twice went close, her first effort gathered on the line by Izairida Shakira before a deflected cross bounced off the post but Melbourne City weren't to be denied their fifth goal.

Shelby McMahon’s cross in the 73rd minute hit the unfortunate Dhaniyah and crossed over the line despite the defender’s best attempt to retrieve the ball as Melbourne City sounded their title ambitions.