Third-placed Feyenoord maintained their five-point cushion over the chasing pack with a 1-0 win at struggling Groningen in Eredivisie.
Ajax kept the pressure on Eredivisie pace-setters PSV Eindhoven with a comprehensive 7-1 victory over Excelsior at Stadion Woudestein.
Ajax took advantage of Jeremiah St Juste's early dismissal to record a 3-0 win against Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
PSV Eindhoven hit Emmen for six to make it nine wins from nine at the top of the Eredivisie.
Ajax built on their midweek Champions League draw with Bayern Munich by reclaiming second place in the Eredivisie with a 5-0 win over AZ Alkmaar.
Robin van Persie scored a late winner and was then sent off as Feyenoord kept pace with second-placed Ajax in the Eredivisie with a stormy 2-1 win over Vitesse.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Utrecht | 15 | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | H Almelo | 15 | -1 | 23 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 15 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 | Vitesse A | 15 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 15 | 0 | 20 |
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