High-flying Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control

BERLIN: Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack.
Ahead of Saturday’s trip to historic rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayern are five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig.
The defending Bundesliga champions have won 12 from 12 in all competitions. They are the only team in Europe’s top five leagues yet to drop a point.
Central to Bayern’s barnstorming opening has been England captain Kane.
The 32-year-old has 20 goals in those 12 Bayern victories.

He has chalked up 12 goals and three assists in seven Bundesliga games.
But Kane’s contribution this season has gone far beyond getting his name on the scoresheet.
Nowhere has Kane’s all-round contribution been clearer than in last Saturday’s 2-1 home win over Borussia Dortmund.
Named in the number 10 role behind striker Nicolas Jackson, Kane was everywhere, dropping back to defend and pinging passes from deep to Bayern’s lightning-quick wingers Michael Olize and Luis Diaz.
But the additional creative burden clearly did not blunt Kane’s effectiveness in front of goal.
On Saturday, Kane produced a textbook center-forward’s finish to open the scoring for Bayern, leaping high to head in a corner with 21 minutes gone.
Tipped by some to return to England, Kane, however, indicated he was likely to stick around longer in Germany, particularly after coach Vincent Kompany extended his deal until 2029 this week.
“Conversations will be had,” Kane said after Bayern beat Club Brugge 4-0 on Wednesday in the Champions League.
“Not next month, but maybe in the new year. We’re in a great position.