Red-hot title race, Toney leading, NEOM rejuvenated: early RSL talking points | OneFootball

A breathless seven matchweeks in five weeks, with King’s Cup ties squeezed in, have ignited the Roshn Saudi League. The top five are split by three points, Al Ittihad are unbeaten and Al Hilal’s 48-match league run ended against NEOM SC.

As reported by spl.com.sa, Al Hilal’s new front three are delivering. Crysencio Summerville arrived from West Ham United, then Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli, and in Matchweek seven Martinelli hit a hat-trick and Watkins a brace as Hilal made it six wins from seven.

Ivan Toney leads the scoring with 10 in seven for Al Ahli, ahead of NEOM SC’s Alexandre Lacazette on five. Despite three defeats in five, Toney’s form keeps Al Ahli in the title picture.

NEOM SC look renewed after a flat debut year. Lacazette’s return has them fifth, three points off top.

Al Kholood’s rise continues after last season’s King’s Cup final. A shock loss to Al Riyadh before the break halted an unbeaten start, yet they are seventh, level with Al Ahli, and beat them 3-1.

Al Taawoun dismissed Zarko Lazetic after seven winless games, a defence conceding 12 and an attack with a league-worst three. With AFC Champions League Two looming, the schedule tightens without him.

Jens Wissing has sharpened Al Ittihad, echoing his pre-season call to play like Tigers. George Ilenikhena has four goals and wins over Al Qadsiah and Al Nassr reinforce their momentum.

Source: spl.com.sa

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