After three rounds of the Chinese Super League, three southwestern teams lead, both promoted teams rank in top four, Shandong with zero points at tenth, Tianjin with zero goals.

The new season of the Chinese Super League has completed three rounds, followed by the international match window in March. Let's examine the standings after three rounds. Because many teams began with negative points, and several strong teams this season lack strength and are in poor form, the CSL standings present a rare scenario: three southwestern teams lead, both promoted teams rank in the top four, both Shanghai teams are in the bottom four. The poorest are Qingdao Hainiu coached by Zheng Zhi, with three consecutive losses, and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger coached by Yu Genwei, with zero goals.

Chinese Super League standings after three rounds:

• First: Chengdu Rongcheng, 7 points, a hot contender for the title this season.
• Second: Yunnan Yukun, 6 points, Jordi's tactics are effective and attractive.
• Third: Chongqing Tongliang Long, 5 points, Sichuan-Chongqing derby 3-3, fiery fan support, exciting matches.
• Fourth: Liaoning Tieren, 3 points.
• Fifth: Dalian Yingbo, 3 points.
• Sixth: Qingdao West Coast, 3 points.
• Seventh: Shenzhen New鹏 City, 3 points.
• Eighth: Zhejiang, 2 points, back to positive points.
• Ninth: Henan, 1 points, back to positive points.
• Tenth: Shandong Taishan, 0 points.
• Eleventh: Wuhan Three Towns, -1 points.
• Twelfth: Beijing Guoan, -1 points.
• Thirteenth: Shanghai Port, -2 points, as defending champion, two losses in first three rounds, failing in Asian Champions League and CSL.
• Fourteenth: Shanghai Shenhua, -5 points, unbeaten in first three rounds, starting from -10 points.
• Fifteenth: Qingdao Hainiu, -7 points,Zheng Zhileading three consecutive losses, a coach likely to be dismissed.
• Sixteenth: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, -9 points, zero goals in three rounds, Yu Genwei's tactical competence questioned.