Tianjin Teda

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

Guangzhou Jiangsu Sainty will be braced for a Guangzhou Evergrande backlash when they host the Chinese Super League champions on Friday.

Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan took the Chinese Super League title race to the final day with a 1-0 win over 10-man Guangzhou Evergrande on Sunday.

Shandong Luneng Vagner Love's hat-trick guided Shandong Luneng to a superb 3-0 win at fellow high-fliers Beijing Guoan on Saturday.

Beijing Guoan Beijing Guoan can tighten their grip on second in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday when they visit third-placed Guangzhou R and F.

Harbin Yiteng Harbin Yiteng go in search of their first Chinese Super League win of the season when they host Changchun Yatai on Sunday.

John Obi Mikel Middlesbrough have announced the signing of former Chelsea and Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel.

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.

The Chinese Super League meeting between rivals Tianjin Teda and Tianjin Quanjian is under investigation for possible match-fixing.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande completed a dramatic late comeback to defeat 10-man Shanghai Shenxin 2-1 and edge a step closer to the CSL title.