Gomez: Bayern Munich not champions yet

9 Jan 2013 11:40:00

The Germany international feels that the Bavarians have made progress since last term, but has warned that the title race is not over yet

Mario Gomez has warned his Bayern Munich team-mates not to become complacent in the final months of the Bundesliga title race.

The Bavarians currently sit atop of the table with 42 points from 17 games, holding a nine-point lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, with reigning champions Borussia Dortmund a further three behind.

Nevertheless, the Germany striker has not forgotten about last season's collapse, and has stressed that anything can still happen, even though he feels his side have made significant progress since last term.

"We are much more stable than we were last season. The first half of the season has already shown that. We didn't have any poor spells," he was quoted as saying on the club's official website.

"The team also have a completely different attitude toward our title ambition. However, we are not champions just yet. We have to prove over the coming months that we are the undisputed number one in Germany.

"Borussia Dortmund will not be able to conserve energy now they're still in the Champions League. We have to be careful, though. They are a good team with a great coach."

Bayern resume Bundesliga action after the winter break at home against Greuther Furth on January 19.