PSV Eindhoven have taken a firm grip on top spot in the Eredivisie with a key 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar. Peter Bosz's team came from behind after half-time to win a direct clash for first place.

Playing away in Alkmaar, PSV started under pressure and conceded an early goal. AZ took the lead from a headed effort following a set-piece. PSV searched for an equaliser before the break but couldn't find a way through despite creating several dangerous moments from their attacking midfielders.

Bosz instils composure

PSV Eindhoven returned after the interval with greater conviction and tempo. The manager instilled composure in the side, which paid dividends quickly. Within ten minutes of the restart, defender Armando Obispo headed a cross from the right against the bar, and Sven Mijnans nodded in the rebound. The equaliser gave the team wings.

The sustained pressure from PSV led to the winning goal twenty minutes from time. A quick combination down the left found Kodai Sano, who fired a powerful shot from the edge of the area into the far corner. The Japanese midfielder celebrated his second goal of the season enthusiastically with his teammates.

Mijnans again decisive

Sven Mijnans was once again a key player for PSV. The midfielder, who also scored a hat-trick against Sparta Rotterdam last week, was involved in most of the team's dangerous play. With his fourth league goal of the season, he is now the team's top scorer. His form is a major asset for the squad during this busy period.

The win keeps PSV in first place in the league, now with 19 points from seven matches. The team remains unbeaten this season and holds a five-point lead over the nearest challenger. Recent results, including a 4-1 win over Sparta and a 3-1 victory at Ajax, demonstrate the team's strong form.

Manager Peter Bosz was satisfied after the final whistle. "We knew this would be a difficult away game," he said. "The team showed character to fight back. That's what you need." The squad has little time to rest, as the next away match is on Tuesday against FC Twente, who currently sit fifth. The squad for that fixture, including the latest injury news, is available on our squad page. PSV travel to Enschede with the confidence of a five-match unbeaten run in the league.

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