The final round of Saudi Pro League action before the November international break was particularly action-packed as the battles towards the top of the table took further twists after an eventful week on and off the pitch in the Middle East.
Despite a number of injury concerns, Al-Hilal continue to set the pace after two late goals secured victory over high-flying minnows Al-Taawoun on Thursday. Taawoun's defeat allowed Al-Ahli to leapfrog them into third, but they were still left to rue throwing away a two-goal lead in their draw with Damac.
The biggest story of the week in Saudi football came at Al-Ittihad after the defending champions sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo, but they bounced back in the best way possible with a Karim Benzema-inspired win over Abha on Friday.
The week's action rounded off 24 hours later when Cristiano Ronaldo yet again found the net as Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 win over Al-Weiha which keeps them in second place and within four points of Hilal at the summit.
GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from the latest round of Saudi Pro League action...