Harry Kane struck from the spot as Bayern Munich edged four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Borussia Monchengladbach. The England captain converted a 68th-minute penalty – his 21st goal of the season – at Borussia-Park after Michael Olise had been tripped to hand Bayern the points on their return from the winter break.

A controversial Harry Kane penalty meant Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich returned from the mid-season break with a 1-0 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. The victory also secured Bayern the so-called winter champions tag given they will lead at the halfway point of the season whatever happens in Wednesday's home game with Hoffenheim.

Bayern Munich earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on matchday 16 of the German Bundesliga, securing an important away win

Harry Kane scores the only goal from the penalty spot as Bayern Munich restored their four-point lead at the top of the German Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

After Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 win Borussia Dortmund last night, Bayern Munich replied with a 1-0 win against Borussia MönchengladbachThe main takeaway from the opening 45 was, how can a neutral