Holders Jiangsu Suning, under Jocelyn Precheur, enter this year's campaign aiming to defend their title. With two wins out of three, they are currently fourth after a recent 3-0 defeat to Wuhan Jiangda.

Sitting jointly at the top of the table are Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank and Wuhan, with both having maintained an unblemished record with three opening wins. The former enter the fray aiming to clinch the title for a record nine times while the latter are chasing maiden success.

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The Malaysian forward has been linked with a move to Portuguese club Portimonense SC and JDT have given their blessings.

The move, however, is subject to both clubs agreeing terms and Safawi, 23, said he will not let the negotiations disturb his focus.

The former Persepolis and Al Gharafa sharpshooter becomes the first Iranian to sign for the 28-time champions, joining Sérgio Conceição’s side having scored 18 league goals for Porto’s Primeira Liga rivals Rio Ave last campaign,

The deal will give Taremi, 28, the chance to complete a long-held ambition of playing in the UEFA Champions League, with Porto qualifying for the 2020-21 group stage as Portuguese champions.

As we build up towards the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the-AFC.com continues the AFC Asian Cup Greatest Goals Bracket Challenge with the final Round of 16 tie.

The 2019 tournament's best goalkeeper has been decided, as have the back four ahead of of him, so now it's time to turn our attention to the more creative as we look back at 10 standout performers.

Champions Al Hilal have made their presence felt in this best XI so far, although with just one contender in the running for the midfield positions, there's a chance for others to stake their claim for a place in the side. So, review the list and don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.

After the first semi-final garnered more than 100,000 votes and five players progressed to next week's final, the-AFC.com brings you more fabulous goals from the years between 2010 and 2019.

Featuring a range of delightful chips, teams goals, long-range screamers and much more, enjoy the trip down memory lane and don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. The top five will advance to next week's grand finale.