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Arsenal draws 1-1 with Como in friendly, wins on penalties

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:32 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Arsenal draws 1-1 with Como in friendly, wins on penalties

Summary

Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw against Serie A side Como in a pre-season friendly on August 12, 2026, before winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout. Manager Mikel Arteta described the match as a valuable test ahead of their upcoming Community Shield clash against Manchester City. Arteta expressed optimism about the performance, emphasizing the positives while acknowledging room for improvement in converting chances. He praised winger Ethan Nwaneri for his growth during the preseason, following a loan spell at Marseille. New signing Bruno Guimaraes made his debut, participating after just three training sessions.

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By the Numbers

•Match held on August 12, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw.
•Arsenal won the penalty shootout 4-3 against Como.
•Arteta praised Nwaneri's development during preseason.
•Guimaraes made his debut with limited training.
•Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Community Shield next.

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7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta praises Nwaneri after Como draw

What they're saying

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Arsenal drew 1-1 with Serie A side Como in their final pre-season friendly before winning 4-3 in a pre-agreed penalty shootout. Manager Mikel Arteta described the match as "a really good test" before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday. Arteta said: "I think what we generated in the game, probably the scoreline should have been different, and that's the part that, in my opinion, we have to improve, because otherwise I think there were a lot of positives to take from the game."
— Yahoo Sports

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