Arsenal conclude their pre-season schedule on Wednesday evening when they welcome Serie A side Como to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Artetas side will be looking to bounce back from successive friendly defeats before Sundays Community Shield clash with Manchester City, while Cesc Fabregas returns to North London hoping to continue Comos encouraging preparations for the new campaign.Pre-season results have not gone entirely to plan for Arsenal, who have suffered back-to-back defeats after opening the summer with victory over Girona.The Gunners followed a disappointing loss to Real Betis with a 3-2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, but Artetas primary focus remains building fitness and integrating new arrivals ahead of the Premier League season.There have been encouraging signs despite the results, although Arsenal have looked vulnerable defensively and are still searching for greater fluency in the final third. Como, meanwhile, continue their impressive rise under former Arsenal captain Fabregas. After finishing fourth in Serie A last season to secure Champions League qualification, the Italian club are aiming to build on one of the most remarkable stories in European football.The visitors have enjoyed a productive pre-season, recording two wins, one draw and one defeat on penalties, scoring nine goals across those four matches.Table of ContentsTeam news for Arsenal vs ComoExpected line-ups for Arsenal vs ComoHow to watch Arsenal vs ComoThe stats for Arsenal vs ComoPrediction for Arsenal vs ComoTeam news for Arsenal vs ComoArsenal supporters could get their first look at new signing Bruno Guimaraes following his summer move from Newcastle.Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and David Raya have all returned to training after their World Cup breaks and are expected to feature, although Arteta is likely to manage their minutes carefully.The Gunners remain without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both of whom are facing lengthy spells on the sidelines, meaning Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera are expected to continue in central defence alongside Gabriel.Como could hand a debut to former Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah following his arrival earlier this month.Expected line-ups for Arsenal vs ComoArsenal: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly; Dowman, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Chalobah, Kaiki; Perrone, Lahdo; Diao, Caqueret, Liberali; Douvikas.How to watch Arsenal vs ComoKick-off: 7:30pm BST, Wednesday 12 AugustVenue: Emirates Stadium, LondonTV/live stream: Arsenal.com and the official Arsenal app (UK and international, via match pass)The stats for Arsenal vs ComoArsenal have won just one of their four pre-season matches this summerThe Gunners have conceded six goals across their last two friendliesComo finished fourth in Serie A last season to qualify for the Champions LeagueComo have scored nine goals in four pre-season fixturesThe Italian side have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matchesCesc Fabregas returns to the Emirates Stadium as an opposition manager for the first timePrediction for Arsenal vs ComoWith several senior internationals returning to the squad and Bruno Guimaraes available for his first appearance, Arsenal should be much closer to full strength. Como will provide another stern examination, but the Gunners are expected to head into the Community Shield with a morale-boosting victory.Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Como. Topics Arsenal F.C. Como 1907 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Former Arsenal defender says swap deal involving Lewis-Skelly and Rashford would benefit all parties Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 What were they smoking? Former Chelsea star Mikel mocks Arsenal fans for thinking they could sign Vinicius Jr Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Why has the Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal been switched from Wembley to Cardiff? Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Arsenal: Season preview, ins and outs, one to watch and prediction can the Gunners go back to back? Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Arteta frustrated with another pre-season defeat but insists Arsenal will benefit long-term Mitch Fretton 9th August, 2026 Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Report, result and goals as Gunners fall at home 101 GreatGoals 9th August, 2026
