(MENAFN – The Peninsula) AFP
PSV Eindhoven extended its lead in the Dutch top flight on Sunday with a 2-1 win over nearest rivals Feyenoord, who also maintained a 14-game winning streak.
The win gives PSV a 10-point lead over Feyenoord, advancing their form as they prepare to host Arsenal in their final Champions League fixture on Dec. 12.
After a lackluster first half, PSV opened the scoring in the 65th minute, with Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari heading in after a cross from Belgian Johan Bakayoko.
The leaders doubled their merit 3 minutes later, when France defender Olivier Boscagli beat the Feyenoord defence on a corner, heading home to silence the raucous De Kuip supporters.
Mexican striker Santiago Giménez gave hope to the home fans with a long-range shot in the 81st minute that Walter Benitez went into the PSV goal.
This led to a nerve-wracking final era for PSV, but they maintained their winning habit.
With a crushing 5-2 win over Ajax in October, PSV will now have some catching up to do if they are to add more titles to their 24 Dutch titles.
Feyenoord’s last defeat came in a 2-1 away defeat to Twente in October, but two draws also took Arne Slot’s side away from the blistering speed set by PSV.
Both have had combined luck in Europe this season. PSV have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after a thrilling 3-2 win in Seville.
Feyenoord in contrast have struggled at Europe’s top table this year and are already out. They are nevertheless assured a place in the Europa League after the winter break.
Ajax have recovered from the worst start to the season in their history, but they still sit in 11th place, having suffered humiliating beatings from the two more sensible ones.
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