Ajax climbed to the summit of the Eredivisie standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Utrecht on Sunday afternoon. The Amsterdam giants now lead the table with 13 points after five matches, one point ahead of Feyenoord, who drew 1-1 with Fortuna Sittard earlier in the day. Ajax’s victory, secured by goals from Steven Berghuis and Sébastien Haller, demonstrates their early-season dominance, with the club yet to taste defeat in the league. Meanwhile, Feyenoord’s draw extends their unbeaten run to four matches, keeping the pressure on Ajax as the Eredivisie’s traditional powerhouses jostle for supremacy. PSV Eindhoven, last season’s runners-up, sit in third place with 10 points after a 3-1 win over Excelsior, while AZ Alkmaar, the 2021-22 champions, languish in 12th place with just four points from their opening five fixtures.
Ajax Leads Eredivisie After Impressive Week 5 Victory
Ajax climbed to the top of the Eredivisie standings after a commanding 4-0 victory over FC Emmen in Week 5. The Amsterdam giants now lead the table with 13 points, one ahead of PSV Eindhoven, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Fortuna Sittard.
Dusan Tadic scored twice, while Steven Berghuis and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar also netted for Ajax. The win extended their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions. “We played well today, but we know there’s still a lot of work to do,” said Huntelaar post-match.
PSV’s draw means they remain in second place, with AZ Alkmaar in third after a 2-1 win over VVV-Venlo. AZ’s victory was secured by a late winner from Arnaut Groeneveld, their third consecutive win.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to FC Twente, leaving them in sixth place. The Rotterdam club has now lost two of their five matches this season. “We need to improve quickly,” admitted manager Jaap Stam.
At the bottom, FC Emmen and ADO Den Haag remain winless after five matches. Emmen’s defeat was their fourth of the season, while Den Haag drew 0-0 with Heracles Almelo. The relegation battle is already heating up in the Eredivisie.
Eredivisie Standings Shift as Ajax Secures Top Spot
Ajax climbed to the top of the Eredivisie standings after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Utrecht on Sunday. The win marks Ajax’s third consecutive victory, propelling them above PSV Eindhoven, who dropped points in a 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar. This is Ajax’s first time at the summit since Week 2 of the season.
PSV Eindhoven now sits in second place, a point behind Ajax. The Eindhoven-based club has been inconsistent so far this season, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their first five matches. Manager Roger Schmidt expressed frustration after the draw, stating, “We had the chances to win, but we lacked the final touch today.”
Feyenoord, meanwhile, secured a crucial 3-0 win over VVV-Venlo, moving them into third place. The Rotterdam club has been impressive this season, with four wins and a draw in their first five matches. Striker Cyriel Dessers scored a brace in the victory, bringing his season tally to six goals.
At the bottom of the table, Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard occupy the relegation spots. Both clubs have struggled, with Excelsior losing four of their five matches and Fortuna Sittard drawing once and losing four times. The relegation battle is expected to intensify as the season progresses.
Week 5 Results Push Ajax to the Top of the Eredivisie Table
Ajax claimed the top spot in the Eredivisie table after a dominant 4-0 victory over Excelsior on Sunday. The win marks Ajax’s fifth consecutive victory this season, propelling them to the summit with 15 points.
PSV Eindhoven, who held the top position after Week 4, slipped to second place following a 2-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar. The loss means PSV now have 13 points, two behind Ajax.
Feyenoord secured a 3-1 win over FC Utrecht, moving them into third place with 11 points. The victory was their third consecutive league win.
FC Twente drew 1-1 with Vitesse Arnhem, leaving them in fourth place with 10 points. The result extended their unbeaten run to four games.
At the bottom of the table, Fortuna Sittard suffered a 3-0 defeat to FC Groningen, leaving them with just one point from five matches. They remain in 18th place, level on points with bottom-side Sparta Rotterdam, who drew 1-1 with ADO Den Haag.
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag praised his team’s performance, stating, “We played very well today. The players showed great determination and quality.” The victory sets up an intriguing clash next week against Feyenoord, who are now hot on their heels.
Ajax Dominates as Eredivisie Standings Take Shape After Week 5
Ajax cemented their position at the top of the Eredivisie standings after a dominant Week 5 performance. The Amsterdam giants secured a 3-0 victory over Excelsior, extending their lead at the summit to three points.
PSV Eindhoven maintained their pursuit of Ajax with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Fortuna Sittard. The victory keeps PSV in second place, with a two-point cushion over third-placed AZ Alkmaar.
AZ Alkmaar slipped to third after a 2-2 draw with FC Twente. Despite taking the lead twice, AZ conceded an equaliser in the 88th minute, allowing PSV to capitalise on their dropped points.
Feyenoord’s struggles continued with a 1-0 defeat to FC Utrecht. The Rotterdam club remains in seventh place, 10 points adrift of the Eredivisie summit.
FC Groningen and NEC Nijmegen played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. Both teams had chances to win it late, but had to settle for a point apiece.
RKC Waalwijk secured a crucial 1-0 victory over FC Emmen, moving them out of the relegation zone. The win lifts RKC to 14th place, with Emmen dropping to 17th.
At the bottom, FC Volendam suffered a 4-0 defeat to Vitesse Arnhem. Volendam remains in the drop zone, with just one point from their opening five matches.
Eredivisie Standings Update: Ajax Claims Lead After Week 5
Ajax climbed to the top of the Eredivisie standings after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Groningen on Sunday. The win marks Ajax’s third consecutive victory, propelling them to the summit with 13 points from five matches.
PSV Eindhoven, last season’s runners-up, slipped to second place following a 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar. PSV now has 11 points, one point behind Ajax, after a disappointing result that saw them concede an equaliser in the 89th minute.
Feyenoord, who started the season as one of the title favourites, sits in third place with 10 points. They secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Fortuna Sittard on Saturday, with goals from Guus Til, Luis Sinisterra, and Santiago Giménez.
FC Twente moved up to fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Excelsior, while SC Heerenveen’s 1-0 win over RKC Waalwijk sees them in fifth place. Both teams have nine points from their opening five matches.
At the bottom of the table, Sparta Rotterdam remains winless after five matches, while FC Emmen and FC Utrecht each have just one point. Emmen suffered a 3-0 defeat to Vitesse, while Utrecht drew 1-1 with Heracles Almelo.
The Eredivisie’s top scorers include Ajax’s Steven Berghuis and Feyenoord’s Luis Sinisterra, who have both netted four goals so far this season. The league’s top assist provider is PSV’s Cody Gakpo, with three assists to his name.
The next round of matches will see Ajax travel to the Philips Stadion to face PSV in a highly anticipated clash. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 2 October, with kick-off at 14:30 BST.
Ajax’s strong start to the season has put them in pole position, but the Eredivisie remains highly competitive. With 13 points from five games, Ajax leads by one point over PSV Eindhoven, who have a game in hand. Feyenoord sits third, two points further back. As the season progresses, the battle for the top spots will intensify, with European qualification places up for grabs. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining the league’s trajectory, as teams jostle for position in what promises to be an exciting campaign.
