It appears Albirex Niigata's ship has started to become stable after a rocky start to their campaign. Opening day defeat to Geylang International and a draw against Brunei DPMM, left many pundits bemused especially after they tipped the Japanese outfit to retain their league crown.
However, a late win against Balestier Khalsa has allowed Albirex to acquire momentum, which saw them defeat a woeful Warriors FC on their own home patch. However, concerns do remain, as the current league champions have struggled to dispatch their opponents ruthlessly as seen last season.