LONDON: It was a momentous Monday on and off the pitch in the Saudi Pro League as we learned that Neymar had left Saudi Arabia just as the title race exploded into life with Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad both losing. It means that at the halfway stage of the season, six points separate the top three and hopes are high of a title race for the ages.
Here are our four talking points from the latest round of action.
Neymar leaving Al-Hilal by mutual consent