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Al-Ittihad set to test Al-Nassr’s perfect start

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Al-Nassr will visit Al-Ittihad in the fifth round of the Saudi Roshn League, putting its perfect four-match start and title ambitions on the line.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo became Al-Nassr's leading league scorer with 104 goals after scoring against Al-Taawoun.
  • Al-Hilal will seek to remain top against winless Al-Shabab, with new signing Ollie Watkins coming off the bench to score on his debut.

Al-Nassr's perfect start to the Saudi Roshn League faces its toughest test yet when the defending champion visits Al-Ittihad in Jeddah.

Al-Nassr has won all four matches and sits second only to Al-Hilal on goal difference. Cristiano Ronaldo remains its central attacking threat. The Portuguese forward became the club's leading league scorer with 104 goals after scoring in the 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun, surpassing Mohammed Al-Sahlawi's previous record of 103.

Al-Ittihad has made a less consistent start. The Jeddah side has dropped four points through two draws and sits fifth after a goalless result against Al-Fateh. The match at Alinma Stadium will test Al-Nassr's bid to retain the title.

Al-Hilal, meanwhile, will try to stay top against city rival Al-Shabab. Despite strengthening its squad during the summer transfer window, Al-Shabab is still waiting for its first win of the season. Al-Hilal enters the match after an emphatic victory over Al-Ahli.

England forward Ollie Watkins made an impressive debut for Al-Hilal by coming off the bench to score the third goal in Tuesday's win. "I'm very happy with my debut and the win, and I'm looking forward to seeing you more at the stadium this year. Your support was absolutely amazing," Watkins said in comments published on the club's website.

I'm very happy with my debut and the win, and I'm looking forward to seeing you more at the stadium this year. Your support was absolutely amazing.

· Ollie WatkinsThe England forward spoke after scoring on his Al-Hilal debut.
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