Shenhua have made a strong start to their campaign in the Chinese Super League (CSL), climbing up to third place and putting themselves within touching distance of the title race.

The Yellow and Blue have been impressive so far this season, winning six of their opening seven matches and only losing once. Their recent form has seen them move up from fifth to third, with wins over Guangzhou Evergrande and Beijing Guoan in recent weeks.

The team's success is down to several key players, including forwards Luiz Christiano and Zhang Jike, who have been scoring goals at a prolific rate. The duo have combined for eight goals in just three games, and have helped Shenhua to a dominant attacking display.

Defensively, Shenhua have also been strong, conceding just four goals in their first seven matches. This has allowed them to keep pace with the top teams in the league, and they will be hoping to build on their recent form as they look to secure a top-four finish and potentially a spot in the AFC Champions League next year.

Overall, Shenhua's climb up the table is a testament to their strong performance this season. With more victories in front of them, they could well be challenging for the title come the end of the season.