Thomas Muller sets Bayern Munich on their way to win over Bochum, Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen

Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 win over Bochum to reinforce their position at the top of the Bundesliga.

After a run of three successive draws following the winter break, Bayern invited pressure at the top of the table.

They snapped the run of draws in the league with a 4-2 win at Wolfsburg last weekend, and followed it up with victory over struggling Bochum at the Allianz Arena.

Thomas Muller is in the veteran stage of his career, but is still a key cog for Bayern and he set them on their way with the opening goal on 41 minutes.

Muller was rewarded for his never-say-die attitude, as he looked to be chasing a lost cause until Saidy Janko under-hit a backpass – allowing the forward to collect the ball and slot home.

A slick passing move on 64 minutes saw Jamal Musiala tee up Kingsley Coman to double Bayern’s lead.

The defending champions made the game safe when Serge Gnabry scored from the penalty spot on 73 minutes.

Bayern can now shift their focus to the Champions League, with the Germans travelling to France for a clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund kept the gap to Bayern to three points after winning 2-0 on the road at Werder Bremen.

Jamie Bynoe Gittens proved to be a super-sub for Dortmund, as he smashed home on 67 minutes – which was moments after he was introduced from the bench.

Julian Brandt made the game safe on 85 minutes when beating the offside trap, cutting inside on his right foot and curling the ball home.