As the football season draws to a close, it's clear that the race for promotion and relegation is heating up. In the Shanghai League, three teams find themselves on the brink of the drop, with only three points separating them from safety.
The defending champions, Guangzhou R&F, have been one of the standout performers this season, winning their last four games and securing top spot in the league standings. However, they will need to be at their best if they want to defend their title and avoid the drop.
Meanwhile, fellow champions Beijing Guoan have struggled to live up to expectations, having lost two of their last three games. Their form has left them in danger of being relegated, but they will be hoping for a miracle as they look to secure a place in next year's competition.
In third place, Shandong Luneng have been consistent throughout the season, but they too face the prospect of dropping down to the lower divisions. With just three wins in their last ten games, they will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to avoid the drop.
Overall, the Shanghai League promises to be an exciting final few weeks of the season, with all eyes on these three teams fighting for survival. Only time will tell who will emerge victorious and who will join them in the lower divisions.
