Guangzhou close in on fourth straight China Super League crown
Evergrande, who top standings on 57 points from 24 matches, maintain six-point gap on closest rivals Beijing Guoan
Guangzhou Evergrande took another step towards a fourth successive Chinese Super League title with a 3-0 win at Shanghai Dongya at the weekend to maintain their six-point advantage over Beijing Guoan at the top of the table.
Marcello Lippi's side picked up where they left off with their 6-0 hammering of Liaoning before the two-week international break and a goal in the seventh minute from winger Gao Lin gave them an early lead at the Tianhe Stadium.
The big-spending Asian champions were kept to just the one score before the break, but a brace after half-time from prolific Brazilian Elkeson - his 21st and 22nd of the season - gave them a comfortable win.
Evergrande have 57 points from 24 matches, while Guoan's 51 puts them seven points in front of Guangzhou R&F.