Roar coach Mike Mulvey has challenged his players to take care of business at home during the closing rounds of the A-League season as the club’s hold on top of the ladder comes under siege.

Brisbane have five of their remaining seven matches at Suncorp Stadium, beginning with Perth Glory on Friday night before hosting Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Melbourne Heart and the Central Coast Mariners.

After a shock home loss to the Jets, followed by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the suddenly buoyant and solvent Melbourne Heart, Brisbane’s run at winning the league stands on shakier ground.

They stand four points clear of Western Sydney but have a dream run of games on their home turf. Mulvey wants his squad to deliver results and with his squad at full fitness, knows there will be no excuses if the slide continues.