Bayern Munich goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until June next year, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday. Neuer, who turns 39 next month,

Bayern Munich will want to extend their lead at the top of Germany's Bundesliga on Friday as they host midtable Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena. Currently 6 points clear at the summit, Bayern boss Vincent Kompany will be keen for his side to keep up their momentum ahead of a crucial week for the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich thought they were going nowhere against Werder Bremen, but thanks to a brace of Harry Kane penalties and a Leroy Sané tap-in the three points went to the former. It was mostly a dead game,