Shanghai East Asia

CSL Shanghai Shenxin started the Chinese Super League season with a derby defeat and face another clash with local rivals on Sunday.

Jiangsu Shuntian Jiangsu Sainty's winning streak came to an end on Wednesday as they stuttered to a 1-1 draw against lowly Shanghai Shenhua.

Guangzhou CSL champions Guangzhou Evergrande will enter their mid-season break top of the table after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Beijing Guoan.

Guangzhou Beijing Guoan moved level with Guangzhou Evergrande at the top of the Chinese Super League after a mixed weekend for the early pace-setters.

Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai gave their hopes of Chinese Super League survival a boost thanks to a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Tianjin Teda on Sunday.

Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan and Guizhou Renhe continue their battle for a top-three place in the Chinese Super League with home clashes this weekend.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande and Shandong Luneng both came from behind to secure wins and move further clear at the top of the Chinese Super League.