Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick as Ajax moved three points clear at the top of Eredivisie with a comfortable 6-2 victory against struggling Excelsior.
Ajax increased the pressure on their title rivals PSV Eindhoven by reclaiming top spot in the Eredivisie with a comfortable 4-1 victory at Willem II.
PSV battled back to snatch a 2-2 at Heerenveen thanks to Donyell Malen's goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Feyenoord missed the chance to make ground on the Eredivisie top two after losing 3-1 at PEC Zwolle on Saturday.
PSV Eindhoven opened up a five-point gap at the top of the Eredivisie following a comprehensive 4-0 victory at nine-man Heracles Almelo.
Feyenoord extended their winning streak to five Eredivisie matches after four second-half goals inspired them to a 4-1 victory over Emmen.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Groningen | 16 | -12 | 16 |
| 15 | H Almelo | 16 | -15 | 14 |
| 16 | Sparta Rdm | 17 | -12 | 12 |
| 17 | Almere City FC | 17 | -27 | 9 |
| 18 | RKC | 17 | -23 | 7 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Groningen | 16 | -12 | 16 |
| 15 | H Almelo | 16 | -15 | 14 |
| 16 | Sparta Rdm | 17 | -12 | 12 |
| 17 | Almere City FC | 17 | -27 | 9 |
| 18 | RKC | 17 | -23 | 7 |