Half-Time Report: Thomas Muller puts Bayern Munich in control

Thomas Muller has earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 half-time lead over Werder Bremen as they aim for a ninth successive Bundesliga win.

Werder coped with the threat posed by the visitors confidently in the early stages, and they asked questions of Manuel Neuer when Melvyn Lorenzen fired a low shot at the Bayern goalkeeper.

Bayern soon took control by dominating possession in midfield, before lapsing with defensive hesitancy to break the deadlock midway through the first half.

Thiago Alcantara managed to find space on the edge of the box, and Werder's failure to mark Muller would be punished as the World Cup winner controlled the cross before poking home at the front post.

Despite claiming the advantage, chances were still difficult to come by for Pep Guardiola's side, who settled for dictating the tempo prior to the break as they close in on another victory.