Saudi Arabia: Al Nassr maintain grip
Two wins over the course of the week saw Al Nassr Club maintain a two-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot in the Riyadh-based side's 5-0 victory against Al Najma in their midweek tie.

Al Nassr then responded to Al Ahli Saudi FC overtaking them in the standings on Friday by wresting back the top spot on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat of Al Fayha.

Trailing to an own goal from Abdulelah Al Amri just before the break, Al Nassr turned on the power late on as strikes from Sadio Mane (72nd), Orlando Mosquera (own goal, 80th) and Abdullah Al-Hamdan (85th) secured them the points.

Al Ahli Saudi stayed close to Al Nassr, with Milan Borjan's own goal handing them a 1-0 win against Al Riyadh.

Al Hilal SFC also remained within striking distance following a thrilling 5-3 win against Al Shabab to sit on 58 points, three behind Al Nassr.

Qatar: Al Sadd remain four clear
Al Sadd SC came from behind to defeat Al Duhail SC 3-1 to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League.

Edmilson Junior put Al Duhail ahead in the 47th minute but Yousef Aymen's own goal in the 52nd saw Al Sadd drawing level. Rafa Mujica (54th) and Giovani (83rd) struck to secure the win, which moved Al Sadd to 38 points.

Al Gharafa SC kept their title hopes alive with a 3-2 win against Al Rayyan, with the second-placed side having to come from behind to secure the victory. Third-placed Al Shamal's tie against Qatar SC was postponed, with the former three points behind Al Gharafa.

UAE: Al Ain edge ahead
Al Ain capitalised on Shabab Al Ahli dropping points to open a two-point lead at the top of the UAE Pro League.

Soufiane Rahimi scored the winner in the third minute of added time after Khor Fakkan came from behind twice to draw level.

Saeed Ezatolahi scored in the 72nd minute as Shabab Al Ahli salvaged a draw with Al Wasl, who had taken the lead through Serginho in the 48th minute to move the defending champions to 42 points. Al Wahda stayed third on 33 points following a 2-0 defeat of Ajman.

Iraq: Air Force SC continue to sizzle
Air Force SC continued their bid for the Iraq Stars League title with a 2-0 win against Al Najaf.

Mohammed Jawad put Air Force SC ahead in the 24th minute with Essam Al Subhi confirming the victory four minutes into the second half as the leaders moved up to 46 points, five ahead of Al Shorta who have two matches in hand.

Al Shorta stayed in the race with a 2-1 defeat of Al Zawraa, with the defending champions reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute.

Jordan: Al Faisaly roar
Al Faisaly were at their scintillating best as they regained the Jordanian Pro League top spot with a 3-0 defeat of Al Ahli on Sunday.

Having seen defending champions take pole with a 5-2 win Al Buqaa on Thursday, Al Faisaly had to respond and did so in style.

Amin Al Shanaineh put them ahead after just seven minutes with Hadi Al Hourani doubling the advantage in the 31st.

Mohamad Al Hallaq struck the third three minutes into the second half as Al Faisaly moved up to 39 points, two ahead of Al Hussein who have a match in hand. Al Ramtha are third on 34, with Al Wehdat one adrift in fourth.

Lebanon: Jwaya keep Al Ansar in sight
Jwaya kept their slim title hopes alive with a 1-0 defeat of Al Tadamon in the Lebanese Premier League.

Hassan Bazzi scored the winner in the eighth minute of time added on in the second half as Jwaya moved to 32 points, nine behind leaders Al Ansar.

Other matches were postponed.

Oman: Al Shabab close in
Al Shabab narrowed the gap with leaders Al Seeb Club to three points with a 3-1 defeat of Al Nahda in the Oman Pro League.

Victory took Al Shabab to 35 points with both teams having played 15 matches.

In the only other match played, Oman Club edged Dhofar 3-2 to sit seventh in the standings.

Syria: Five-star Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad maintained a three-point lead in the Syrian Premier League with an impressive 5-1 win against Horriya.

Victory saw them increase their points tally to 28, with Al Wahda the closest to them.

Al Wahda edged Al Taliya 2-1 while third-placed Homs Al Fidaa, who are on 20 points, drew 0-0 with Hottin.