Robert Lewandowski scored his 300th Bundesliga goal vs Koln

Robert Lewandowski scored his 300th Bundesliga goal as Bayern Munich netted for a record-breaking 66th consecutive league game to beat Koln.

The Poland striker gave Bayern an early lead, with Corentin Tolisso adding a second before the break.

Lewandowski made it 3-0 before completing his hat-trick late on.

The win lifts Bayern six-points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

Mark Uth thought he had pulled a goal back for Koln with the score at 2-0, but the striker's effort was ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee.

Bayern's 66-game scoring run sets a new club and Bundesliga record, eclipsing their own 65-game streak between February 2018 and February 2020.

In reaching 300 Bundesliga goals, Lewandowski became the first player to do so since Bayern great Gerd Muller in 1976.

NorthEast United FC Sign Marcelinho On Loan from Rajasthan United FC

Marcelinho has played for Delhi Dynamos, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.

NorthEast United FC signed Marcelinho Pereira on loan from Rajasthan United FC till the end of the season, the club announced on Friday.

The Brazilian magician has 33 goals and 18 assists in the Indian Super League (ISL). He has played close to 80 matches over a span of five seasons in the league.

The forward was awarded the golden boot (10 goals) and had the most number of goal contributions (15) in the 2016 season.

he was instrumental to FC Pune City’s run to the semi-finals. He had eight goals and seven assists that season.

The 34-year-old has played for Delhi Dynamos, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.

Marcelinho struggled last season. He managed only two goals in sixteen appearances. But the quality he possesses has never been in question. His stats speak for themselves and now it remains to be seen if he can provide the lift NorthEast United FC have been searching for.

Predicted Starting XI: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford tomorrow night as they kick off their FA Cup campaign. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has promised a strong team as he hopes to secure United's first piece of silverware since 2017, although he will have to navigate a way past Steven Gerrard's in-form team first.

The 1-0 defeat against Wolves last week sparked rumours of unrest within the squad, although Fred, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire have all publicly spoken about the matter over the past couple of days.

Dean Henderson could be given a rare start as David De Gea is given a rest whilst Phil Jones could retain his place in the back four after his impressive comeback last week. 

Raphael Varane could be preferred ahead of Victor Lindelof with the fitness of Harry Maguire unknown.

Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles both started Rangnick's first couple of games before Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw regained their places!!

Star Pogba still away from full fitness

The France international has not played since November and remains several weeks away from a comeback.....

Paul Pogba is not expected to return to action for Manchester United until February, with the midfielder set to be sidelined for another weeks.

The 28-year-old has been out since November after suffering a groin injury on international duty with France.

After beginning his rehabilitation in Dubai, Pogba returned to the UK at the end of December, but boss Ralf Rangnick has warned he is still some way from a return to full training.

The bigger picture

Pogba has entered the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford and is now able to discuss terms with foreign clubs over a free transfer at the end of the season.

He has not played for United since November 2 and has only made seven Premier League starts this season.