Bayer Leverkusen returned to the top of the Bundesliga following a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, matching the league’s finest start in history.
After 12 games, their record of 11 victories and one tie matches that of Bayern Munich in 2015-16.
Olivier Deman’s own goal put Leverkusen ahead before Jeremie Frimpong and Alex Grimaldo sealed the victory for Xabi Alonso’s side.
Bayern Munich leads Leverkusen by two points after beating FC Koln 1-0 on Friday.