Southern Germany proved a fertile breeding ground for English clubs in Europe last night as Everton secured their place at the summit of Group A with a late victory over Nurnberg.
David Moyes' team had appeared set for the second creditable draw in the region, following on from Bolton's outstanding result in Munich, until the 82nd minute when Mikel Arteta struck from the penalty spot.
The decision was irrefutable, coming when Glauber hauled substitute Victor Anichebe to the floor and so was the Spaniard's spot-kick, sending Nurnberg keeper Jaromir Blazek the wrong way and Everton above Zenit St Petersburg in the table.
Seven minutes later Anichebe delivered his own solo strike and the knock-out stages now surely beckon for a team that is learning fast in Europe this season.
Bolton rocked the unbeaten Bundesliga leaders in the Uefa Cup at the Allianz Arena yesterday.
Without the likes of Nicolas Anelka, El-Hadji Diouf and Ivan Campo, it was expected to be a walk in the park for Bayern.
Under new manager Gary Megson, Bolton claimed a 2-2 draw with the kind of work ethic which was a trademark of former manager Sam Allardyce.
Kevin Davies secured the point with eight minutes remaining. Two goals from Lukas Podolski had put Bayern in the driving seat after Ricardo Gardner had made the breakthrough after eight minutes.
Dimitar Berbatov started the day insisting he was happy at White Hart Lane and finished it by scoring against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The 26-year-old admitted reports linking him with a move have affected his performances but he showed glimpses of last season's form as Spurs won 2-0 in Group G.
Robbie Keane volleyed the opener at Bloomfield Stadium with Berbatov heading a second. Hapoel had Gal Shish dismissed in the second half.