Bayern Munich will take a comfortable eight-point lead into the Bundesliga Christmas break, during which coach Pep Guardiola is expected to clear up his future.

Bayern beat Hannover 1-0 on Saturday, and combined with second-place Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 loss in Cologne, the league leader and defending champion can be satisfied with what's happening on the field.

Off the field, some German media are reporting that Guardiola has decided to leave the Bundesliga powerhouse when his contract expires at the end of the season. Bayern and Guardiola have declined to comment on the reports, saying the decision will be announced shortly.

Thomas Mueller converted a penalty close to halftime for Bayern.

Dortmund led Cologne for much of the game, but conceded two goals in the last 10 minutes.