Bayern rack up 1000th win

AFP, BERLIN: Arjen Robben netted on his return from injury as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 home win against Cologne on Saturday to claim their 1000th victory in the Bundesliga.
With second-placed Borussia Dortmund hosting Augsburg on Sunday, league leaders Bayern took their chance to extend the gap at the top to 10 points in picking up their 10th straight league win of the season.
Pep Guardiola’s side became the first team to record 1000 Bundesliga victories as Netherlands captain Robben scored in his first match since August while Arturo Vidal, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller also got on the scoresheet.
The Bavarian giants bounced back from the disappointment of Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League — their first loss of the season — in emphatic style.
“This is for all the coaches, fans, players and employees who made this victory possible,” said Guardiola, whose side fired in 26 shots to Cologne’s four.
“1000 victories is outstanding.”
Having been named in the starting line-up after a groin injury, Robben netted after 35 minutes before Vidal doubled their lead five minutes later when he converted Kingsley Coman’s superb pass from the flank.
“I’m pleased for him,” said Guardiola. “We have missed his quality. Arjen has a professionalism, a charisma and a mentality, especially in the one-on-ones. “He still needs more time, but no one has his nose for goal.”
Poland striker Lewandowski cemented his place as the league’s top scorer when he headed home on 62 minutes for his 13th goal in nine league games this season.
Mueller made it 4-0 on 77 minutes when he converted a penalty after Lewandowski was fouled in the area.

Bayern rack up 1000th win

AFP, BERLIN: Arjen Robben netted on his return from injury as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 home win against Cologne on Saturday to claim their 1000th victory in the Bundesliga. With second-placed Borussia Dortmund hosting Augsburg on Sunday, league leaders Bayern took their chance to extend the gap at the top to 10 points in picking up their 10th straight league win of the season. Pep Guardiolas side became the first team to record 1000 Bundesliga victories as Netherlands captain Robben scored in his first match since August while Arturo Vidal, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller also got on the scoresheet. The Bavarian giants bounced back from the disappointment of Tuesdays 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League their first loss of the season in emphatic style. This is for all the coaches, fans, players and employees who made this victory possible, said Guardiola, whose side fired in 26 shots to Colognes four. 1000 victories is outstanding. Having been named in the starting line-up after a groin injury, Robben netted after 35 minutes before Vidal doubled their lead five minutes later when he converted Kingsley Comans superb pass from the flank. Im pleased for him, said Guardiola. We have missed his quality. Arjen has a professionalism, a charisma and a mentality, especially in the one-on-ones. He still needs more time, but no one has his nose for goal. Poland striker Lewandowski cemented his place as the leagues top scorer when he headed home on 62 minutes for his 13th goal in nine league games this season. Mueller made it 4-0 on 77 minutes when he converted a penalty after Lewandowski was fouled in the area.