Bahrain: Al Muharraq sizzle
Al Muharraq SC defeated Bahrain 2-0 to stay two points ahead in the Bahrain Premier League.

The victory moved the defending champions to 10 points from four matches.

Al Riffa and Malkiya are tied on eight points following impressive victories. Al Riffa cruised 3-0 past Budaiya while Malkiya defeated Khalidiya 3-1.

Al Ahli defeated Al Najma 4-2 while the Al Hidd-Sitra and Al Shabab-A'Ali ties ended in goalless draws.

Iraq: Three-way tie at the top
Diyala joined Erbil and Gharraf at the top of the Iraqi Stars League following a 2-2 draw with Mosul on Sunday.

The stalemate moved Diyala to 10 points, with Erbil leading the standings on goal difference.

Erbil defeated Al Karma 2-1 while Gharraf drew 0-0 with Al Qasim.

Defending champions Al Shorta are finely poised after defeating Al Kahraba 1-0 for their third straight win.

Elsewhere, Air Force Club beat Al Zawraa 2-0, Baghdad defeated Naft Maysan 4-1 while Al Mina'a were 4-2 victors against Al Najaf.

Zakho cruised 4-0 past Newroz, Al Talaba beat Duhok 2-1 and Al Karkh drew 2-2 with Al Naft.

Lebanon: Al Ahed, Nejmeh maintain pace
Al Ahed and Nejmeh stayed perfect in the Lebanese Premier League with vital wins.

Al Ahed edged Jwaya 1-0 to sit top on goal difference, with Nejmeh 3-1 victors against Shabab Al Sahel.

Defending champions Al Ansar are three points behind following their 2-0 win against Racing Beirut.

Bourj FC defeated Tadamon Sour 3-1, Safa drew 0-0 with Sagesse while Al Mabarrah and Reyady Abaseya played to a 1-1 stalemate.