Leipzig face test of title credentials against in-form Schalke


RB Leipzig's team cheers after winning. RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund - German Bundesliga - Red-Bull-Arena, Leipzig, Germany - 10/09/16. REUTERS/Stefanie Loos

(Reuters) - RB Leipzig's title credentials will come renewed attack on Saturday as the Bundesliga's surprise leaders host Schalke 04, who have shaken off a dreadful start to go 12 games unbeaten in all competitions.

Leipzig's rise to the summit has shaken up the division with the unbeaten East German club having won their last seven league matches to top the table, three points ahead of champions Bayern Munich.

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