Bayern Munich edged past struggling Werder Bremen 1-0 on Saturday courtesy of Thomas Muller's first-half goal to set a Bundesliga record for the best start to a season with their ninth consecutive victory.
Germany international Muller, in sensational form this season, was left unmarked in the box to latch onto a superb Thiago Alcantara chip and tap in from close range in the 23rd minute.
Unbeaten Bayern climb to a maximum 27 points, restoring their seven-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who won 2-0 at Mainz 05 on Friday.
Max Meyer scored a stoppage-time goal to give Schalke a last-gasp 2-1 victory over 10-man Hertha Berlin and keep them firmly in third place on 19 points, one behind Dortmund.
Max Kruse scored a hat-trick as Wolfsburg, who squandered a two-goal lead, beat Hoffenheim 4-2 in a rollercoaster game for their first win in four matches that lifted them to fourth on 15 points.
Fellow Champions League finalists Bayer Leverkusen drew 0-0 at Hamburgwith keeper Rene Adler, surprisingly picked to start ahead of Jaroslav Drobny, ensuring a point for the hosts with several superb saves.
Elsewhere, Darmstadt beat Augsburg 2-0 away from home, and Borussia Monchengladbach won 5-1 away at Eintracht Frankfurt.
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congrats to this German giants
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