Heynckes encouraged by instrumental Muller

The performance of the returning Thomas Muller was hailed by Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes after they beat Hannover 3-1 to go six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Arturo Vidal gave Bayern the lead, before a chaotic first half saw Robert Lewandowski have a goal chalked off by the Video Assistant Referee and Niclas Fullkrug miss a retaken penalty for Hannover, who eventually levelled through Charlison Benschop.

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