Shandong Luneng

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.

Pohang Steelers Three-time AFC Champions League winners Pohang Steelers had a tough start to the group stages as they drew 1-1 with Cerezo Osaka.

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.

Felix Magath Felix Magath's departure was confirmed by Shandong Luneng on Friday, with Li Xiaopeng appointed as the 64-year-old's replacement.

Gamba Osaka They may have opened their AFC Champions League campaign with consecutive defeats but Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami is still dreaming of leading the side to a second title.

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.

Seongnam Two-time AFC Champions League winners Seongnam made a terrible start to the 2015 competition with a 2-1 defeat to Buriram United on Tuesday.