Ajax held a nine-point lead at the end of March, but PSV Eindhoven pipped them to the Eredivisie title. Former midfielder Wim Jonk tells BBC Sport about how it all unfolded.

One of Europe’s most staggering and turbulent title races has culminated in PSV Eindhoven being crowned Dutch champion at the expense of big rival Ajax, whose late-season meltdown couldn’t be saved by a win in the final round.

Francesco Farioli has decided to part ways with Ajax after a disappointing end to the Dutch league campaign, which saw them lose out on the title to PSV.The Italian manager chose to step down,

PSV, which hit the 100-goal plateau in league play on Wednesday, has notched a far healthier goal differential than Ajax, with a +62 margin dwarfing its rivals’ +33, Ajax had claimed command over the standings, though, thanks in part to winning both head-to-head battles: first at home in November before stunning PSV 2-0 in Eindhoven on March 30.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be headed back to Ajax Amsterdam next season, the club’s technical director said.

PSV Eindhoven clinched the Dutch championship title in a dramatic finish, overtaking rivals Ajax who had a significant lead but faltered late in the season. Ajax's win against FC Twente was insufficient as PSV's victory over Sparta Rotterdam secured their 26th Eredivisie title.

Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax Amsterdam after his side missed out on a record 37th Eredivisie crown after a late season collapse allowed PSV Eindhoven to snatch the title on the final day.

Jordan Henderson and Ajax have completed an extraordinary late-season capitulation as PSV Eindhoven secured the Dutch title after final-day drama.