Saudi Arabia: Al Hilal firmly in control
Al Hilal SFC tightened their grip on the Saudi Pro League title race with two crucial wins the past week.

The four-time Asian champions defeated Al Nassr Club 3-1 last Monday, thanks to goals from Salem Al Dawsari (penalty, 57th), Mohamed Kanno (81st) and Ruben Neves (90+2).

Al Nassr had taken the lead through a 42nd minute Cristiano Ronaldo strike but were reduced to 10 following Nawaf Alaqidi's red card in the 60th.

Al Hilal followed that huge win with a 2-1 victory against Neom on Sunday, with Hassan Altambakti (49th) and Ruben Neves (penalty, 66th) scoring as they opened a seven-point lead.

Al Nassr ended a three-match losing streak with a 3-2 defeat of Al Shabab on Saturday, with Abdulrahman Ghareeb scoring the winner in the 76th minute after Al Shabab had drawn level from 2-0 down.

Al Ahl Saudi FC are level on 34 points with Al Nassr after edging Al Kholood 1-0, with Ivan Toney scoring in the 74th minute.

Defending champions Al Ittihad Club lost further ground following a 1-0 defeat against Al Ettifaq as they stayed on 27 points.

Qatar: Al Gharafa not slowing down
Al Gharafa SC's bid for the Qatar Star League title remained hot as they defeated Al Arabi SC 2-1 to stay five points ahead at the top.

Joselu put them ahead in the third minute with Pablo Sarabia drawing Al Arabi level in the 67th. Jamal Hamed, however, struck the winner in the 79th as Al Gharafa moved up to 31 points.

Defending champions Al Sadd SC stayed in sight of the leaders with a 2-0 win against Al Ahli, scoring late through Rafa Mujica (82nd) and Hashim Ali (90+10).

Al Shamal are two points behind Al Sadd following a 1-0 win against Al Rayyan, who are a further one adrift.

UAE: Al Ain held
Al Ain had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Al Wahda in the UAE Pro League, with Shabab Al Ahli ready to pounce.

Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba put Al Ain ahead in the ninth minute, with Al Wahda equalising through Omar Khribin's penalty in the 29th.

Fo-Doh Laba netted again in the 51st but Khribin struck his second of the match to snatch a share of the points for Al Wahda.

Al Ain moved up to 31 points but will relinquish the top spot to Shabab Al Ahli - who are two behind - if the defending champions defeat Dibba on Monday.

Al Wahda are third on 26 points, one ahead of Al Wasl who defeated Al Jazira 1-0 on Saturday.

Bahrain: Khalidiya stay on course
Khalidiya stayed firmly in the driver's seat in the race for the Bahraini Premier League title race with a 3-0 win A'Ali on Wednesday.

Victory moved Khalidiya to 30 points, three ahead of defending champions Al Muharraq Club and Al Riffa. Al Muharraq defeated Al Ahli while Al Riffa beat Al Najma 2-1.

Iraq: Erbil suffer defeat (must update Karma)
Erbil's push for the Iraqi Stars League title suffered a setback after a 1-0 defeat to Al Zawraa on Saturday.

The loss kept them on 30 points, five ahead of defending champions Al Shorta, who were held 1-1 by Air Force SC but have a match in hand.

Air Force are also on 25 points, one ahead of Al Talaba who meet Al Mina'a on Monday.

Kuwait: Champs in cruise control
Kuwait SC's bid for yet another title continued serenely with a 2-0 win against Jahra.

The defending champions widened their lead to five points after second-placed Al Arabi had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Al Fahaleel. Al Qadsia are third on 18 points following an impressive 4-1 win against Al Shabab.

Oman: Al Seeb move further ahead
Al Seeb Club's advantage at the top of the Oman Pro League increased to six points following their 2-0 win against Dhofar on Friday.

The defending champions' cause was helped by second-placed Al Nahda suffering a 1-0 loss to Al Nasr. Al Shabab moved within a point of Al Nahda with a 2-1 win against Al Rustaq.

Syria: Al Wahda maintain narrow lead
Al Wahda stayed a point clear at the top of the Syrian Premier League with a 5-1 defeat of Al Jaish.

Homs Al Fidaa stayed close behind with a 2-1 win against Al Shorta, who stayed on eight points following the defeat. Hottin are also on eight points, having edged Horriya 1-0.