Fabregas returns to Arsenal for pre-season friendly with Como
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Cesc Fabregas will return to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with Como for a pre-season friendly on August 12. This matchup marks the first-ever encounter between Arsenal and Como, as Fabregas, who previously played for Arsenal from 2003 to 2011, returns to his former club. Como recently secured a top-four finish in Serie A, earning a spot in the Champions League for the first time. The friendly will take place at 19:30 BST, just before both teams begin their competitive seasons.
- •Fabregas to play for Como against Arsenal on August 12.
- •First meeting between Arsenal and Como in any competition.
- •Como prepares for Champions League debut next season.
- •Match scheduled for 19:30 BST at Emirates Stadium.
- •Arsenal will begin their Premier League season shortly after.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Fabregas to return to Arsenal in pre-season friendly with Como
"Cesc Fabregas is set to step back into The Emirates with his Como side, who will take on Premier League champions Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on August 12, the clubs have confirmed.Confirmed: Com...
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