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### Weekend soccer preview: Man derby, Elversberg vs Bayern

ESPN Soccer • September 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM ET

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The weekend brings high‑stakes matches across Europe. Arsenal faces Chelsea in a Premier League heavyweight clash, while Manchester United hosts Manchester City in a derby where City’s new midfield trio of Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernández aims to prove their £326 m investment under Enzo Maresca. City’s recent form, led by Erling Haaland, suggests a 2‑1 win, but United needs a statement performance.

In Germany, under‑dogs Elversberg, who have spent only €12 m in history, sit two points above defending champions Bayern Munich after stunning wins over Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Their surprise surge pits David against Goliath, with Bayern’s costly summer spending and a recent 0‑0 draw at Schalke testing their title ambitions. Elsewhere, PSG and Napoli face pressure in their title races, and Women’s Super League action adds to the weekend’s drama.

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