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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Heerenveen | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 12 | NEC | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | H Almelo | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 14 | Fortuna Sittard | 6 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | NAC | 6 | -8 | 6 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Heerenveen | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 12 | NEC | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | H Almelo | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 14 | Fortuna Sittard | 6 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | NAC | 6 | -8 | 6 |