Bayern Munich Secure Four Goal Win Against Union Berlin in Bundesliga Title Pursuit

Strong performers at the Allianz Arena boasting five straight home victories, Bayern controlled the initial period yet had to hold on until the 43rd minute for their initial success.

The away side put up a solid defence to hinder the dominant Bundesliga frontrunners early on, though they generated no real threats of their own.

The hosts earliest notable opportunity arrived near the 30 minute point when Josip Stanišić delivered an accurate cross to Lennart Karl, yet he squandered a simple chance as the ball hit the post and rebounded away.

Harry Kane appeared poised to break the deadlock moments later by evading the keeper, but he struggled to direct it into the goal given the tight angle.

Right as it seemed the away team might head into the interval tied, they suddenly shipped two goals right at the end of the first half.

Michael Olise had been a constant danger along the right side during the period, and he delivered the opener by drifting inwards onto his stronger foot prior to curling a shot precisely into the distant corner.

The away side desperately needed to reach the interval for a chance to reorganise, but they were exposed in added time when Frederik Ronnow fluffed his clearance on a delivery, allowing Serge Gnabry to rifle a powerful volley into the net close range.

The break at half time provided only temporary relief for the visitors, since their prospects of recovery were swiftly dashed soon into the second half.

Even with three Union players closing in, Kane managed to take Konrad Laimer’s delivery before spinning and slotting it neatly into the lower corner.

Entering the match with 93 goals in the Bundesliga already this term, Bayern’s unyielding forward line kept the pressure on, leading to Gnabry netting his brace by overpowering Ronnow at the near post.

This outcome leaves Union without a win in all 14 of their Bundesliga clashes with Bayern, positioning them for a middle of the pack conclusion as they are equally placed between the upper seven and lower three spots, seven points from each.

Bayern now lead Borussia Dortmund by 12 points and stand as firm frontrunners to hold onto the Bundesliga crown.