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Arsenal hosts Como in final preseason match at Emirates Stadium

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Arsenal hosts Como in final preseason match at Emirates Stadium
Summary

Arsenal is set to face Como at the Emirates Stadium on August 12 for their last preseason game before the Community Shield against Manchester City. The Gunners are looking to regroup after consecutive friendly losses, including 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund and 3-1 to Real Betis. New midfielder Bruno Guimarães is expected to make his debut, while Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have returned to training but may not play significant minutes. Como arrives with a fully fit squad as they prepare for their Champions League campaign, and manager Cesc Fàbregas is likely to rotate his lineup during the match.

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Status Watch
  • •Match kicks off at 7:30pm BST on August 12.
  • •Arsenal searches for defensive stability after two recent defeats.
  • •Guimarães could debut; Saka and Rice may not play much.
  • •Como brings a fully fit squad for final preseason preparation.
Latest Updates
  • 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed Arsenal Team to Face Como in Final Pre-season Test
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  • 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Arsenal v Como in pre-season friendly, team news, predicted line-ups and more
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  • 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal vs Como – Match preview and team news
What they're saying
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Arsenal are back at the Emirates Stadium this evening for their final pre-season friendly of the summer, with Cesc Fabregas bringing his Como side to North London.Kick-off is at 7.30pm, and this repre...

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Arsenal bring their pre-season preparations to a close tonight when they welcome Cesc Fabregas and his Como side to the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners face the Italian outfit at 7.30pm on Wednesday even...

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Arsenal face Como in their final preseason match on Wednesday at their home ground, the Emirates Stadium, before they prepare for their Community Shield match against Manchester City next week.Arsenal...

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