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Bayern edge Leipzig in five-goal thriller to pull clear at top

BERLIN: Bayern Munich strengthened their grip on the top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday, as they snatched a thrilling 3-2 win over RB Leipzig thanks to a second-half own goal from Josko Gvardiol. The champions held off a spirited display from Leipzig to decide a dramatic, end-to-end battle in their favor and pull nine points clear at the top overnight. Bayern’s eighth win in nine games heaps pressure on second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who face Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

Haaland to miss Leverkusen clash, promises quick return

Dortmund star striker Erling Haaland is expected to miss Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen, but promised social media followers that he would return to action "soon". "Can you hear it? That's the sound of me coming back soon," tweeted Haaland on Friday, along with a picture of him with his hand on his ear during a training session in Dortmund. But Dortmund may have to wait another week for their Norwegian striker, who has substituted off with a muscle injury during a victory over Hoffenheim two weeks ago.

Transfer rumours: Araujo, De Ligt, Rice, Rudiger, Saka, Cash, Shaqiri

Manchester City are interested in signing Uruguay centre back Ronald Araujo, 22, who has halted contract renewal talks with Barcelona. (Sport — in Spanish)external-link

Imagine him & Joelinton: NUFC must seal deal for powerhouse with “incredible ability” - opinion

The January transfer window has been and gone for Newcastle United as they completed a number of signings throughout the month.

Barty, Brady, Verstappen and Raducanu: the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards nominees

New Australian Open tennis champion Ashleigh Barty, freshly retired NFL legend Tom Brady and Formula One title-holder Max Verstappen are among the nominees in the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski says the FIFA Best award is better than the Ballon d'Or

Robert Lewandowski believes the FIFA Best award that he won in 2021 «matters more» than the Ballon d'Or — a gong that he controversially missed out on. The Bayern Munich forward had been one of the favourites to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or prize, but it was won — for a record seventh time — by Lionel Messi after his Copa America win with Argentina.

Davies 'bored' but recovering from heart problem, says Bayern Munich coach Nagelsmann

Alphonso Davies is "bored" but recovering from his heart problem caused by coronavirus, according to his Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Lionel Messi: Video shows Barcelona icon training skill he’d eventually destroy Boateng with

Lionel Messi might be one of the most skilful players to have ever played in the Champions League.

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Bayern edge Leipzig in five-goal thriller to pull clear at top

Haaland to miss Leverkusen clash, promises quick return

Transfer rumours: Araujo, De Ligt, Rice, Rudiger, Saka, Cash, Shaqiri

Imagine him & Joelinton: NUFC must seal deal for powerhouse with “incredible ability” - opinion

Barty, Brady, Verstappen and Raducanu: the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards nominees

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski says the FIFA Best award is better than the Ballon d'Or

Davies 'bored' but recovering from heart problem, says Bayern Munich coach Nagelsmann

Lionel Messi: Video shows Barcelona icon training skill he’d eventually destroy Boateng with