fourth from the bottom of the 18-team league. Persepolis has only one win and two ties versus three losses in the six games played so far. For that matter, its perennial cross-town rival, Esteghlal, isn’t doing very well either. Esteghlal is in 10th place with two wins, three ties and one loss. The league leader is Saipa of Alborz province with four wins, a tie and a loss.
