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<p>The QNB Stars League Week 7 fixtures on Saturday, 29th September, are Al Rayyan vs Al Shahania (17:50) at Al Sadd Stadium and Al Arabi vs Al Sailiya (20:00) at Al Arabi Stadium.</p><p><strong>Al Rayyan vs Al Shahania</strong></p><p>Ahead of the match against Al Shahania, Al Rayyan coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena stressed that they had worked on the psychological aspects of the players as they suffered a 0-5 defeat to Al Sadd in the Qatar Clasico.</p><p>The Argentinian also said Al Rayyan were a big team and they would not give up just because of one defeat.</p><p>True, The Lions, who have 11 points, occupied the top spot in the table after Week 5 only to be placed fifth currently.</p><p>On the other hand, promoted Al Shahania, on seven points, have punched above their weight this season and have two wins to their credit.</p><p>It will be no miracle if Jose Murcia’s men spring a surprise.</p><p><strong>Al Arabi vs Al Sailiya</strong></p><p>Both Al Arabi vs Al Sailiya are sure to throw everything into their encounter as they seek to be in the top four.</p><p>Al Arabi and Al Sailiya have the same number of points (12), but the latter are placed third on goal difference (+5 compared to Al Arabi’s -1).</p><p>Al Arabi beat Al Shahania 3-0, whereas Al Sailiya defeated Al Ahli 4-2 in the previous round.    </p><p>The players on both sides are staying motivated, according to coaches Luka Bonacic of Al Arabi and Sami Trabelsi of Al Sailiya, and that will add spice to the game.</p>