A file photo of players fighting for the ball.

KUWAIT CITY, May 8: Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi will wrap up their preparations for the decisive clash scheduled for Sunday in the fifth and final round of the Zain Premier League championship group.

Both sides are vying for the coveted league title. Kuwait Club currently leads the standings with 57 points and requires just one point to be crowned champion for the fourth consecutive year and the 20th time in its history. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi, sitting on 55 points, must secure a win to claim the title for the 18th time in club history.

The two sides have faced off twice this season in the league — Kuwait Club won the first encounter 2-0, while the second ended in a goalless draw.

The fourth round wrapped up with a single match between Salmiya and Fahaheel at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Salmiya now holds fourth place with 32 points, just ahead of Fahaheel, which sits fifth with 31 points.

In Sunday’s final round, Salmiya will face Al-Tadamon (6th place, 20 points), while Fahaheel will go up against Al-Qadsiya, who have locked in third place with 38 points.

Fahaheel’s Syrian coach, Firas Al-Khatib, expressed disappointment over missed chances, stating, “The waste of easy opportunities continues.” He commended his players for their determination and strong desire to clinch fourth place, emphasizing that the team still has a real chance to achieve that goal. Al-Khatib also praised Salmiya goalkeeper Yousef Al-Kandari for his exceptional performance.

Tomorrow also marks the final round of the relegation group, with Khaitan and Yarmouk set to bid farewell to the Zain Premier League. The two sides will face off at 7:10 PM at Al-Sadalaqa and Al-Salam Stadiums.

Meanwhile, Kazma (20 points) and Al-Nasr (18 points), both of whom have already secured their place in next season’s Premier League, will clash at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff