PSV beat VVV-Venlo 2-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie to move back up to second

PSV Eindhoven beat relegation-threatened VVV-Venlo 2-0 to move back up to second in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.

Cody Gakpo gave the visitors the lead with a powerful effort 18-yards inside 13 minutes following a clever lay-off from Donyell Malen.

Neither keeper was kept very busy however PSV took their chances when it mattered, adding a second through Malen following a fine passing move.

The result means PSV reclaim second place in the league through goal difference, after AZ Alkmaar temporarily moved above them following their 2-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday.

Both sides have 61 points as they fight for the second Champions League spot with five matches remaining. VVV are sixteenth and in the relegation play-off spot, following a 10th successive league defeat.