Guimaraes makes bow and Lewis-Skelly scores as Arsenal held by Como

Arsenal vs Como; Friendly Match Arsenal vs Como. Friendly Match. Emirates Stadium. Arsenal 1-1 Como: Bruno Guimaraes makes Gunners bow and Myles Lewis-Skelly scores amid transfer speculation in friendly 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 a post-match penalty shootout 4-3 Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:39, 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 in their final pre-season friendly. Guimaraes, signed for £75m from Newcastle on Saturday, was introduced at half-time at the Emirates Stadium after Myles 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 from the home fans with his introduction but Arsenal were unable to find a second-half winner after Baturina showed impressive footwork then fired past Kepa Arrizabalaga for Como's leveller before half-time. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪ - Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱 - Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 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. The two sides played out a penalty shootout after the game, with Arsenal, who will face Manchester City at Wembley in the Community Shield on Sunday, winning 4-3 as new signing Christos Tzolis slammed home the decisive spot-kick. More to follow... [Image text:] deel, imirate FY BETTE J6