Al Arabi will lock horns with Al Duhail in their Week 3 meeting of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The kick-off is at 6.15pm.

The fans of both clubs, in particular, are looking forward to the meeting given the intensity and desire of the teams to gain maximum match points.

Al Arabi are anxious to deliver the best result for their fans following their early exit from the AFC Champions League qualifying play-off, and their two draw results in the first and second round of Expo Stars League.

The Dream Team seek to correct the path and make a strong start to the new season like last season, where they finished the league in second position and also won the Amir Cup.

Al Arabi coach Younes Ali knows the importance and severity of the clash against Al Duhail and will want his players to work hard and taste the first victory of this season.

Al Arabi are counting on many aces in their ranks, led by Syrian star Omar Al Somah, Yousef Msakni, who missed the previous match, Rafinha Alcantara, Ahmed Fathi, Jassim Jaber, goalkeeper Jassim Al Hail and others.

As for Al Duhail, they have garnered the maximum six points so far and are on par with Al Sadd and Al Rayyan, and are also aware of the attacking capabilities of Al Arabi.

The Red Knights’ Argentinian coach Hernan Crespo will aim to strengthen his team’s position by winning a third match in a row and ensuring the quest in earnest to compete and defend the league title they claimed last year.

Crespo relies on big goal-getters Michael Olunga and Almoez Ali, who has so far scored three goals in two matches, besides Ibrahima Diallo and others.