Al Jazira

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.

Al Shabab Al Shabab climbed to the top of the Arabian Gulf League as Al Wahda lost for the first time midweek.

Al Ahli Al Ahil moved six points clear at the top of the UAE Pro League with a 3-1 win at Al Shaab on Friday.

Al Ain Al Ain clinched a record 12th Arabian Gulf League title after their 4-0 crushing of Al Ittihad Kalba was followed by a 4-2 home defeat by Bani Yas for second-placed Al Jazira.

Al Ain Al Ain's lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League was cut to four points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Dhafra on Friday.

Two goals from Baghdad Bounedjah send Al Sadd into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, while Persepolis dramatically went through.

Al Ain Al Jazira's Arabian Gulf League title challenge suffered a major blow on Sunday as a 1-0 derby defeat to Al Wahda ensured Al Ain's lead was stretched to seven points.

Manuel Lanzini Manuel Lanzini was brought to West Ham on loan for the 2015-16 Premier League season.

Melbourne Victory, Al Hilal and Al Ain claimed wins on Tuesday to progress to the AFC Champions League round of 16.

AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao stayed in this season's competition by beating Pohang Steelers on Tuesday.