Arsenal vs Como; Friendly Match
Arsenal vs Como. Friendly Match.
Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal 1-1 Como (4-3 pens): Bruno Guimaraes makes bow and Myles Lewis-Skelly scores amid transfer speculation as Gunners win shoot-out after draw
Report from Arsenal's friendly against Como at the Emirates Stadium; Myles Lewis-Skelly's goal was cancelled out by Martin Baturina in a 1-1 draw; Bruno Guimaraes came off the bench for his debut; Arsenal won the post-match penalty shoot-out 4-3
Wednesday 12 August 2026 22:00, UK
Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance and Myles Lewis-Skelly scored amid speculation about his future as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como before winning 4-3 on penalties.
Guimaraes, signed for £75m from Newcastle on Saturday, was introduced at half-time in the pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium after Lewis-Skelly's opener had been cancelled out by Martin Baturina.
Lewis-Skelly's goal, stroked home after cutting out a poor pass from Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, came as he is linked with an Arsenal exit. He celebrated by making a heart gesture with his hands.
Guimaraes received a warm welcome with his introduction but Arsenal were unable to find a second-half winner before emerging victorious in the post-match penalty shoot-out in which Guimaraes and fellow new signing Christos Tzolis were among the scorers.
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Mikel Arteta left out Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi despite their returns from World Cup duty this week, but there were first cameos of pre-season from Eberechi Eze, David Raya, Mikel Merino and Noni Madueke.
Arsenal's attention now turns to Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley before their Premier League curtain-raiser against Coventry, live on Sky Sports, on Friday August 21.
The key moments from the Emirates Stadium
- 7: CHANCE! Gabriel Jesus misses a sitter as his shot hits the post when it appeared easier to score.
- 21: SAVE! Martin Baturina cuts inside from the left flank and forces a low save from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
- 33: GOAL! Myles Lewis-Skelly punishes an error from Como goalkeeper Jean Butez as he strokes home the opener
- 43: GOAL! Como pull level as Baturina dances between Theo Julienne and Max Dowman before firing home an emphatic finish.
- 46: WELCOME! Bruno Guimaraes is welcomed by the home fans as he is introduced at half-time for his first Gunners appearance.
- 53 WASTE! Martin Odegaard puts a chance on a plate for Fabio Vieira but his shot is saved.
- PENALTIES! Arsenal win the shoot-out 4-3 with Guimaraes among the scorers and Noni Madueke the only player to miss.
Arsenal's pre-season so far...
July 25: Arsenal 3-0 MK Dons - Arsenal training ground
August 1: Girona 1-4 Arsenal - Girona
August 5: Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis - Dublin
August 9: Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund
August 12: Arsenal 1-1 Como
August 16: Community Shield - Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff, 3pm
