Australian Brett Holman put Ronald Koeman's side in front in the seventh minute and Hector Moreno bagged a second just moments after Sergio Zijler had levelled to secure a fourth win in five games for AZ.

AZ's time at the top may only last 24 hours, however, with Feyenoord and FC Twente - who are both two points behind - due to meet tomorrow.

FC Utrecht maintained their unbeaten start to the season and moved up to fourth with a home win against Sparta Rotterdam.

Second-half goals from Jacob Lensky and Gregoor van Dijk ensured a third win in four games for Utrecht.

VVV-Venlo registered their fifth consecutive draw to start the season after their match with NEC Nijmegen finished 1-1.

Sandro Calabro fired the newly-promoted side in front after half an hour, but Ramon Zomer levelled matters for NEC in the second half.