Player of the week
Goal of the week
Coach of the week
Abdelhak Benchikha (Ittihad Kalba)
Benchikha’s side tasted victory for the first time courtesy of two late goals against high-flying Al Nasr. Pain, however, is never far away for Kalba, with their Algerian boss threatening to resign during the international break after a breakdown of ties with his players.
Talking points
Nervous time for AGL bosses AGL bosses must beware the itchy trigger fingers of their presidents. A convenient time to freshen up is approaching with a month-long international break and the opening of the January transfer window. There is no better time to bring in a new coach. Ajman’s Fetthi Jebel, Sharjah’s Paulo Bonamigo and Emirates Club’s Paulo Commeli appear vulnerable. Good news for sharp out-of-work managers, such as Dzemal Hadziabdic.