Arsenal vs Como Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats

Arsenal faced off against Como 1907 in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The match carried extra significance due to Como manager Cesc Fabregas' return to North London as an opposing coach. This was also the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.

Arsenal vs Como Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats

Arsenal used the fixture to fine-tune their squad before the Community Shield clash with Manchester City, while Como aimed to build momentum for their historic UEFA Champions League campaign. Kick-off was scheduled for 7:30 PM BST, with Arsenal expected to manage the workload of several key players.

The major storyline revolved around the expected debut of Bruno Guimarães following his reported £75 million move from Newcastle. His appearance would give supporters an early look at one of Arsenal's major summer additions. William Saliba remained unavailable as he continued his recovery.

Como arrived at the Emirates preparing for their first season in the UEFA Champions League. Their return to European football added importance to the pre-season fixture against Arsenal. Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fàbregas was the central figure in Como's dugout, his return to the Emirates adding an emotional subplot to the match.

New Como defender Trevoh Chalobah was a doubt following his post-World Cup rest period, while the visitors were expected to give attacking players opportunities to gain valuable minutes. The Arsenal vs Como clash therefore served as an important final test for both teams before their respective competitive campaigns.

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This article was originally published on HEAVY.