Gomez brace takes Bayern past Stuttgart

Bayern Munich went three points clear at the top of the German League on Sunday after coming from behind as Germany star Mario Gomez struck twice in the 2-1 win at 10-man VfB Stuttgart. After both defending champions Borussia Dortmund and Schalke had earlier drawn level with Bayern at the top, Munich reopened a comfortable lead as Gomez claimed his 14th and 15th league goals of the season.Stuttgart went ahead after ex-Germany midfielder Christian Gentner came onto a header from Austria striker Martin Harnik at pace and his volley flew past Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on six minutes.Bayern drew level seven minutes later when Brazilian right-back Rafinha swung in a cross, which took a slight deflection and Gomez fired home from the tightest of angles.