Bayern Munich returned to Cologne for the first time since their dramatic final-day title win in May and came away with three points which were never really in danger. Harry Kane’s first-half tap-in was his 18th and perhaps easiest Bundesliga goal so far, but the England captain once again stood out for his excellent link-up play. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s decision to start Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting ahead of Thomas Müller raised eyebrows in a week where Müller signalled his desire to extend his contract. As for Cologne, goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe kept the score down, but FC have far more important fixtures to come in their relegation battle.
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