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Paderborn 2-3 Bayern Munich: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Resurgent Coutinho Fires Champions Top

Bayern Munich went top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as a ruthless attacking display ensured they squeezed past a spirited Paderborn despite some defensive deficiencies.

Following a bright start from the hosts, Robert Lewandowski uncharacteristically passed up on the chance to score in front of an open goal, instead shanking his shot unacceptably wide.

However, his blushes were spared just nine minutes later as Serge Gnabry latched on to Philippe Coutinho's chipped pass, the Germany international finishing cooly past goalkeeper Jannik Huth from a tight angle at the back post.

Gnabry turned provider for Bayern's second.