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.


