As we all know, soccer anti-corruption cases will one after another be transferred to the stage of review, prosecution and judgment. Including the CFA and the Chinese Super League, they are waiting for the verdicts of these anti-corruption cases, as it is likely to involve additional penalties for players, coaches and teams. The current situation in the Chinese Super League is somewhat unique after the anti-corruption efforts.
The first ten rounds of the Chinese Super League have ended. Shanghai SIPG became the biggest winner after the first third of the schedule. They are in first place with 8 wins and 2 draws. Chengdu Rongcheng is as much as 6 points ahead of the second place. If these two teams still win in the next round of direct confrontation, there will be little suspense in winning the title this season.
This really surprised the fans. They thought that with the arrest of Chen Xuyuan, Shanghai SIPG, as the old owner, would be more or less affected. Surprisingly, Shanghai SIPG also made further signings, poaching Javier from Henan and then recalling Oscar, with a lineup that is unique in the Chinese Super League.
Especially with title rivals such as Wuhan Sanzhen and Shandong Taishan suffering, Shanghai Port is aiming for its second Chinese Super League title in the team's history with the luxurious lineup introduced in recent seasons. Even with the current Shanghai Port lineup, it is quite something to look forward to in the new AFC Champions League season.
Of course, who are the teams in the Premier League who will now be affected by the soccer anti-corruption case? No one dares to draw conclusions. In any case, the People's Daily has said before, no matter who it involves? It will be scrutinized to the end. After these cases are adjudicated, if it does involve some of the teams in the Chinese Super League, it will inevitably be subject to additional punishment by the Chinese Football Association.
For Shanghai Port, their only goal now is to win as many points as possible, or even win the championship early. Based on the trend of the first 10 rounds, Shanghai Port is likely to win the title 4 to 5 rounds early. Of course, I also hope other teams can stop Port's rapid progress and keep the Super League in suspense.
