Nagoya Grampus

Yokohama F. Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos retained their four-point lead at the top of the J.League thanks to a 1-0 win over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome a new J.League season with open arms after a late collapse cost them the title last time out.

Urawa Reds ​The J-League title race took another dramatic twist on Saturday as leaders Urawa Reds lost 4-2 at Vegalta Sendai.

Omiya Ardija Omiya Ardija scored two late goals in a dramatic finale to secure a stunning 4-3 J.League win at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger Arsenal cruised to the third victory of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 win over Nagoya Grampus at Toyota Stadium on Monday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima can return to the J.League summit if they continue to recover from last month's mini-wobble on Saturday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved within a point of the J.League's AFC Champions League qualification spots as the top three dropped points on Sunday.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F Marinos can seal the J. League title with a win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday, while Urawa visit Sagan Tosu.

Albirex Niigata Yokohama F. Marinos will return to the scene of last season's J.League title collapse when they travel to Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday.

Josh Kennedy Josh Kennedy and Luke Wilkshire were shock omissions as Australia coach Ange Postecoglou finally settled on his 23-man FIFA World Cup squad.