Al-Ettifaq have moved fifth in the Saudi Pro League after picking up a 3-1 win over Damak on Saturday.
Captain Jordan Henderson led by example as he picked up two first-half assists, leading his side to a third win in five games.
They were made to work for the win, after former Tottenham and Burnley winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou opened the scoring from the penalty spot after seven minutes.
The hosts were soon back on top in a frenetic first-half, with Henderson twice setting up Moussa Dembele, who British fans may remember from spells at Fulham and Celtic, in the first 25 minutes to make it 2-1.
Jordan Henderson picked up two assists on Saturday night as Al-Ettifaq beat Damak 3-1
Steven Gerrard’s side now sit just three points off Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal
Hamdan Al Shamrani then secured the three points with a third goal after 68 minutes.
The win leaves Steven Gerrard’s sign just three points off league leaders Al-Hilal after five games.
It was also a good evening for the club off the pitch, as they confirmed the arrival of another former Liverpool midfielder in Gini Wijnaldum.
Al-Ettifaq will next be in action against Abha after the international break on Saturday, September 16.
