Two goals from Marcus Berg helped FC Groningen claim a 3-1 win over 10-man Feyenoord and take their place at the top of the Eredivisie.

Feyenoord were effectively eliminated from the Eredivisie title race today after a 3-0 defeat at bitter rivals Ajax.

PSV Eindhoven capitalised on Feyenoord’s slip-up at Heerenveen to claim top spot heading into the Eredivisie’s winter break.

SEVILLA showed they are in fine shape ahead of Wednesday’s tough Champions League match against Arsenal with an impressive 4-1 home win over Recreativo Huelva last night.

A late goal from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar earned Ajax a 1-0 win at Heracles Almelo although they could lose their lead at the top of the Eredivisie as soon as Sunday.

Vitesse Arnhem joined Feyenoord at the top of the Eredivisie after beating derby rivals NEC Nijmegen 1-0.

AZ Alkmaar moved into pole position in the race to win the Eredivisie today after defending champions PSV Eindhoven slipped up once more.

AZ Alkmaar kept their slim title aspirations alive after beating mid-table outfit FC Utrecht for the second time in five days.

DUTCH giants Ajax’s faltering title hopes were dealt another blow on Saturday but Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven got back on track for a third successive crown with three points against ADO Den Haag.

Christmas came a day early for PSV Eindhoven after title rivals AZ Alkmaar and Ajax both slipped up.

Ajax returned to the Eredivisie summit on Sunday after a convincing 3-0 win at Heracles.

SPANISH champions Barcelona sent out a warning shot to Champions League opponents Chelsea last night as they opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga after their nearest rivals all faltered.

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten has played down reports of a rift in the camp between wide men Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie, which has threatened to re-ignite all the old tensions in the Dutch camp.

Pierre van Hooijdonk’s second spell at NAC Breda looks set to be cut short after the striker was offered a free transfer.

PSV Eindhoven still lead the Eredivisie by a point despite Feyenoord’s 7-1 drubbing of Heracles.

Feyenoord claimed a valuable 3-1 win over struggling Willem II to close within a point of Eredivisie leaders and champions PSV Eindhoven.

A mountainous injury list is casting a giant shadow over Ajax’s preparations for their Champions League clash with Arsenal tomorrow night.

Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren has moved back to his homeland.

PSV Eindhoven continue to blaze a trail in the Eredivisie after a 3-0 defeat of Groningen.

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PSV Eindhoven wasted a wonderful opportunity to close the gap on Eredivisie leaders Ajax in Holland today.

Unlucky Scot Gemmill is finally back in training with Everton after missing all the opening Premiership games.

HARRY KEWELL scored his first goal since his £5million move from Leeds as Liverpool romped to a 5-1 win at Aberdeen.

Celtic star Joos Valgaeren’s hopes of making Belgium’s World Cup squad this summer have suffered a setback after being forced out of this week’s friendly match with Norway because of a stomach injury.

Leeds and Rangers will play each other in a `Battle of Britain' UEFA Cup quarter-final next March if they can beat tough Dutch opposition in the fourth round following the Cup draw.

Ipswich have landed a plum draw in the third round of the Uefa Cup.

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Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren insists the Hoops will not take their foot off the accelerator just because the Scottish Premier League title is almost won.

PSV Eindhoven are trying to play down talk Ruud van Nistelrooy could soon be joining Manchester United.

Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren has urged the club to put Ramon Vega out of his misery by rewarding him with a long-term deal.