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Bayern become best starters ever

A more than convincing 5-0 win in Düsseldorf means that Bayern Munich become the first Bundesliga team ever to win its first eight games in a season. Franck Robery contributed three assists, and Thomas Müller bagged a brace.

Bundesliga Round 8 in Pictures

Schalke put the hurt on rivals Dortmund

No win is sweeter for Schalke than a victory in Dortmund. So the Royal Blues were ecstatic after downing the reigning two-time champs 2-1. The win kept Schalke in third place in the table and means they're now five points ahead of their fiercest rivals.

Bundesliga Round 8 in Pictures

Frankfurt keep the momentum going

Frankfurt's main goal this season was to avoid relegation, but they may need to revise their aims upward. With 19 points, they're not only already halfway toward guaranteeing their first-division status. They're also second in the table behind Bayern. On Saturday, they beat Hanover 3-1.

Bundesliga Round 8 in Pictures

Leverkusen and Mainz split the points

Gonzalo Castro was the last-minute savior for Leverkusen who eked out a 2-2 draw at home against Mainz. The hosts had led in the match, but their characteristic inconsistency struck again, and in the end they'll be happy to have salvaged something.

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Bremen blitz Mönchengladbach

In a game that featured two teams who have failed to get out of the blocks this season, Werder Bremen smoked Gladbach 4-0. Nils Petersen got the hosts on track early, and they never let their opponents into the match. At times they looked like the Bremen offensive machines of old.

Bundesliga Round 8 in Pictures

Fürth fight to a draw in Hoffenheim

Greuther Fürth came into Hoffenheim on Friday as they league's worst team, but they never gave up. The Bundesliga debutants fought back from two deficits to secure a 3-3 draw on the final play of the game. That prompted coach Mike Büskens to run the length of the pitch to celebrate with his players.

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Nuremberg try to recover against Augsburg

Having lost their last four matches, Nuremberg definitely need a result to stop the rot. They'll try to get one in Sunday's early match against fellow Bavarians Augsburg. But Augsburg, too, are desperately in search of some positives.

Bundesliga Round 8 in Pictures

Stuttgart seek to relieve the pressure

In Sunday's late match, Stuttgart will attempt to take the heat off when they travel all the way up north to Hamburg. Seven points are too few for a club with Stuttgart's ambitions. But their opponents Hamburg have bounced back from a horrid start and will be tough to beat.

Author: Jefferson Chase | Editor : Chuck Penfold