They're there for the taking. 

That's how Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has assessed Auckland FC ahead of this evening's A-League derby at Mount Smart Stadium. 

The 'Nix were beaten two-nil when the sides first met, while Auckland are top of the table and unbeaten in five games and Wellington are fourth. 

Italiano believes Auckland are lucky to remain unbeaten thus far. 

D'Arcy catches up with Phoenix forward Stefan Colakovski to preview the clash.  

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