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Claudio Pizarro Bossio Claudio Pizarro, who turns 40 this year, has rejoined Werder Bremen yet again on a one-year deal after just one season away.

After a chaotic kick-off delay in Arsenal versus Cologne, the German club have apologised, but taken aim at the event's organisation.

Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola is not expecting an easy ride for Bayern Munich when they host Cologne on Friday, despite rattling in 14 goals in their past two league outings.

Pep Guardiola Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola was full of praise for his side after they recorded a comfortable 2-0 win away to Cologne on Saturday.

Hoping to maintain their season's momentum are Wolfsburg, who are on the verge of their second UEFA Champions League campaign.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to Mainz on Friday in the last round before the winter break in Germany.

Battling Augsburg edged closer to Bundesliga survival, but were frustrated to be held by Cologne, who had captain Matthias Lehmann sent off.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen twice came from behind to record a 4-2 win over Hertha Berlin and maintain their goal-laden start to the Bundesliga season.

Alexis Sánchez Sánchez The talismanic Alexis Sanchez helped Arsenal come from behind to beat Cologne 3-1 in a Europa League game delayed due to crowd congestion.